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Overview
This MSc will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to understand more about the processes of learning that underpin change and development and to be effective in building the capacity of farmers to adopt new practices and technologies.
Students will develop competencies in: analysis of the context of agricultural change; design and development of appropriate advisory strategies to support agricultural development; how to support adult learning and behaviour change and research and analytical skills to identify and support worthwhile innovations.
The programme emphasises and values group work, problem solving and creative thinking and encourages students to be active, self-directed and reflective learners. Assignments are based on real life case studies that are complex and unpredictable, reflecting the norms of practice in advisory and education services.
Career
Career opportunities for graduates of this Agricultural Extension and Innovation programme at University College Dublin are in agricultural advisory, consulting and education services. Across Europe and internationally there is increasing attention on the critical contribution of Knowledge Transfer processes to sustainable and competitive agricultural development and graduates with competencies in agricultural extension are highly sought.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Creative Thinking & Innovation
- Research Methods
- Strategic Communications
- Agricultural Extension & Innovation
- Design Thinking for Agricultural Innovation
- Understanding the Family Farm business.
- Minor Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agribusiness Agriculture View 3 other Masters in Agribusiness in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold the equivalent of a minimum Lower Second Class Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), or international equivalent, in a range of academic qualifications including Agricultural Science, Life Science and Business Degree programmes from a recognised higher education institution. Applications are welcome from people with work experience in government and non-governmental organisations that provide rural extension services in agriculture, environmental and community development.
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
9230 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9230 EUR per year during 12 months.
Part Time
- EU: €4,670
- non-EU: €13,200
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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