It is paramount that we all engage to advance human sustainability, and a sustainable food system is foundational. KPU offers this unique and intensive graduate-level program of study for you to gain the crucial knowledge and understanding needed to advocate for and work for critical food system change in your community and around the world. The food system impacts every aspect of society and must change to respond to the challenges of sustainability, including food insecurity, climate change, environmental degradation and resource depletion. That change needs leaders and activists with a deep understanding of the very real and critical social, environmental and economic challenges associated with our dominant food systems. Our food system impacts almost every aspect of society. From production, processing, and distribution to consumption and waste, our choices are affected by, and have an impact on, the whole system. Unfortunately, our current dominant food system contributes to environmental destruction, climate change, epidemic food-related diseases and a lack of food equity. These issues of sustainability are top of mind for many around the globe. Building a sustainable food system needs leaders, planners, educators, government staff and many others with diverse backgrounds because food systems and security are about more than agriculture and farming. That means practicing and aspiring professionals involved in economic development, community activism, education, healthcare, social work and the food sector are the key to building sustainable food systems and food security.
Career Path
Program graduates are prepared for careers in Food Policy Analyst, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, Food Systems Planner, Agribusiness Consultant, Public Health Nutritionist, Environmental Sustainability Officer, Community Development Coordinator, Urban Agriculture Manager, International Development Specialist, Food Security Program Manager, Climate Resilience Strategist, Food Systems Researcher, Sustainability Educator, NGO Project Officer (Food & Agriculture), Corporate Sustainability Advisor,Agricultural Extension Officer, Farm-to-School Program Coordinator, Food Justice Advocate, Supply Chain Sustainability Analyst, Eco-Certification Specialist, Rural Development Officer, Regenerative Farming Consultant, School Feeding Program Manager.
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students from an eligible Designated Learning Institution may apply for work permit up to three years, depending on the length of study and program eligibility.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below;
1. Bachelor Certificate and Transcript
2. Passport
3. Recommendation Letter
4. English Language Proficiency Letter
5. WASSCE/ A-Level Certificate
6. Statement of Purpose
7. CV
Kwantlen Polytechnic University accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
