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Mai Studies Original · Political Economy of Food Systems

The Geopolitics of Food Aid and Agricultural Subsidies

The Geopolitics of Food Aid and Agricultural Subsidies is an original Mai Studies programme in political economy of food systems. Over 4 weeks and roughly 20 guided hours you work through recorded classes, written notes, practical activities, knowledge checks and assessed tasks marked against a published rubric with an 80% pass mark. All material is written in-house. Mai Studies is independent: no official examination content, question bank, recording or branding from any certification body is reproduced, and completion leads to a Mai Studies completion certificate rather than a regulated or accredited qualification.

4 weeks 20 guided hours Intermediate

Included with Mai Studies membership at no extra cost. Fee waivers are available through scholarships and open access.

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What you will achieve

  • Explain the core principles of the geopolitics of food aid and agricultural subsidies in plain language
  • Apply the methods safely and correctly to realistic scenarios
  • Produce a documented portfolio piece assessed against a published rubric
  • Plan your next steps in food aid geopolitics and farm subsidies

Entry guidance

  • Comfortable with beginner-level food aid geopolitics and farm subsidies
  • Willingness to complete weekly practical work

Original Mai Studies learning material. This is a professional completion programme, not a regulated qualification or university accreditation.

Programme syllabus

3 applied modules

01

Foundations of The Geopolitics of Food Aid and Agricultural Subsidies

Core concepts, vocabulary and working environment for the geopolitics of food aid and agricultural subsidies.

02

Applied practice in The Geopolitics of Food Aid and Agricultural Subsidies

Hands-on work that turns theory into a repeatable method for food aid geopolitics and farm subsidies.

03

Portfolio project, assessment and next steps

Produce assessed evidence of your capability and plan the study that follows this programme.