Overview

Environmental concerns are now a major consideration in all aspects of crop production and supply chains – as are postharvest losses, which can account for up to half of production worldwide.

The postharvest industry is increasingly important and expanding, with companies that provide packaging, grading, storage and transport of fresh produce actively seeking graduates who have an awareness and understanding of the issues involved.

As a student at ARU Writtle you’ll have access to the Postharvest Unit, which undertakes research and trials with commercial companies. We’ll also arrange visits to growers and post-harvest facilities.

This gives you the opportunity to study a range of crops, and investigate the techniques used for postharvest handling and the underlying mechanisms which determine and limit those techniques.

On campus, you’ll hear from visiting speakers and build your awareness of the latest trends and research in industry.

The Postharvest Technology degree at Anglia Ruskin University is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge and take the next step in your career.

Careers

On successful completion of this MSc Postharvest Technology, you'll possess the knowledge and skills to gain employment with major wholesale, retail and import/export organisations where produce quality is paramount, and where supply objectives are on a global scale.

There may also be opportunities to undertake trial work and research for commercial partners in the Postharvest Technology Unit at ARU Writtle.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Postharvest Systems Management

Sustainable Crop Production

Sustainable Global Business Management and Circular Economics

Applied Research (Methods) for Managers

Postharvest Systems Management

Food Marketing and Value Chain Management

Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Taught Masters Degree - Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

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More details

ARU suggests applying at least a month before your preferred start date.

Language

English

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 10 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry into a postgraduate taught course you'll need one of the following:

typically a UK honours degree with lower second class honours (2:2). Some courses may have different requirements: these will be stated on individual course pages

relevant qualifications obtained in your home country, as per Anglia Ruskin's country-specific entry requirements

some courses may have extra requirements, such as portfolios for art and design courses. These are outlined in our postgraduate course pages.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9356 GBP / year

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Living costs

Chelmsford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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