Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc(Agr) Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
29,100
(c. USD33,602.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development addresses current and emerging shifts in agricultural practices and rural communities. This program adopts a location-specific perspective on rural transformation and future prospects, exploring agriculture's role in sustainable progress. It investigates evolving farming systems and rural landscapes, along with strategies for communities and policymakers to tackle upcoming challenges and possibilities. These themes hold significance both in Ireland and worldwide, across developing and developed nations.
Available for full-time or part-time study, this course equips graduates for leadership positions, advocacy roles, and influential careers in local, national, and global development contexts. Students develop enhanced analytical abilities, communication techniques, and entrepreneurial competencies, supported by comprehensive knowledge of rural development theories, policies, and practical applications.
The academic setting encourages both independent and team-based learning experiences, cultivating skills in research, critical analysis, self-guided study, and cooperative education. Diverse instructional methods are employed, including collaborative projects, student presentations, individual tasks, field excursions, and case study analyses.
DURATION:1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE:2024/2025 September
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a second class honours degree or international equivalent in a range of subject areas
Applications are welcome from people from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds including humanities sciences and business who are interested in pursuing careers in the broad arena of rural and community development
Exceptions may be made for applicants who do not hold the minimum educational requirement if they can demonstrate substantial relevant professional or voluntary experience
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Applications are welcome from people from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds including humanities sciences and business who are interested in pursuing careers in the broad arena of rural and community development
Exceptions may be made for applicants who do not hold the minimum educational requirement if they can demonstrate substantial relevant professional or voluntary experience
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
29,100