Master in Sustainable food systems

Sustainable Food Systems is a two-year master's degree taught in English at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in Napoli, Italy. The field looks at how food is produced, processed, distributed, and consumed, with particular attention to the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of these processes. Students typically study agricultural production methods, food processing and safety, supply chain and logistics, and the environmental impacts of food systems, including resource use, emissions, and biodiversity. Coursework often extends into topics such as food policy, consumer behaviour, circular economy approaches to food waste, and the social dimensions of food security and access. Because sustainable food systems draw on agricultural science, environmental science, economics, and policy, students in this field generally develop an interdisciplinary understanding of how food moves from production to the consumer, and where sustainability challenges arise along that chain. Project-based coursework and case studies are common, often examining real supply chains or policy questions related to sustainable food production and consumption. Graduates typically pursue careers with food and agricultural companies, sustainability consultancies, public agencies involved in food policy, and non-governmental organizations working on food security or environmental issues. Others continue into further graduate study or research related to agriculture, environmental science, or food policy. Napoli sits within a region with a strong agricultural and food tradition, providing relevant context for the study of food systems. Delivered in English, the master's degree is designed to be accessible to international students interested in the intersection of food, environment, and sustainability, preparing graduates to address the practical and policy challenges of building more sustainable food systems.