Nuffield Scholarship Project (New Awards)

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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. 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.

 

Taught content

Jan-March Year 1

• Introduction
• Designing and Planning 1
• Scientific Reports
• Research Articles
• Writing and Referencing Styles
• Designing and Planning 2
• Data Organisation
• Data Characterisation
• Data Analysis

Jan -March Year 2

• Data Presentation
• Dissemination
• Alternative Dissemination Methods 

Assignments

• Literature Review - 2000 words (20% of module marks) 
• Report - 6000 words (65%) 
• Presentation or other Dissemination Activity - 20 minutes or 2000 words (15%) 

Qualifiactions within which this module may be used as an option:

PGCert, PGDip or MSc in Sustainable Efficient Food Production 

PGDip or MSc in Agrifood Innovation 

Fees

Tutors

Tutors Name
Dr Peter Wooton-Beard

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