Module Information

This 40-credit module is only available to recipients of the Nuffield Farming Scholarship. The module runs for 2 years and comprises both taught elements and self-directed study. It is designed to provide academic support to the Nuffield Scholar through the planning, execution and presentation of their study tour. It also provides a route to postgraduate qualifications. Through an online introductory seminar and a series of self-directed international visits (funded through the Nuffield Scholarship), students will gain an appreciation of how specific challenges affecting UK agriculture are being met elsewhere. Students will identify a topic for study which is relevant to current or future challenges facing the agri-food sector in their home country; for which they must provide a detailed rationale and study plan.

In line with the Nuffield Scholarship, the academic focus of the module will be:

Independent research into good practice in either farming, food, horticulture or rural industries outside of their home country; and
Exploring the potential for applying these in the context of their home country.

Scholars are able to travel anywhere in the world for a period of no less than 8 weeks to further their knowledge and understanding of their chosen study topic. On return from their travels they will submit a written report and present their findings, including recommendations to the relevant industry at the Annual Nuffield Farming Conference.

This module will enable students to gain an appreciation of how specific challenges affecting agriculture in their home country; are being met elsewhere. Students will identify a topic for study which is relevant to current or future challenges facing the UK’s agri-food sector; for which they must provide a detailed rationale, literature review and study plan. Students will travel for a minimum of eight weeks to countries of their choice. In order to gain most from their studies, students are required to travel independently for at least four weeks and are advised not to visit too many countries.
The travel and accommodation costs associated with this module are self, or scholarship funded. Applicants wishing to undertake this module must apply for a Nuffield Scholarship and attend the New Scholars Briefing and Annual Conference held each November.