Agricultural Extension & Innovation Master's Programme
Equipping professionals with the skills to drive agricultural change, learning processes, and rural innovation.
Best for:Best for agricultural, life science, and business graduates or professionals seeking to lead rural extension and agricultural innovation initiatives.
Overview
This Master's programme at University College Dublin is designed to help graduates understand the complex learning processes that underpin agricultural change and development. Students will build practical capacity to assist farmers in adopting innovative practices, sustainable technologies, and new methodologies. The curriculum integrates academic theory with real-world applications relevant to government and non-governmental advisory services. Both full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) study options are available to accommodate diverse student needs.
What you'll do
- Engage with coursework focused on agricultural extension methodologies and innovation processes
- Examine learning processes that drive sustainable development and practice change among farmers
- Complete 90 credits of academic coursework and assignments across the chosen study mode
- Collaborate with peers on projects related to environmental, agricultural, and community development
Requirements
Degree required: Lower Second Class Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent in Agricultural Science, Life Science, Business, or related fields
Degree offered: Master's Degree (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent
Instruction: English
- Foundational academic background in agricultural science, life science, business, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated interest in rural extension, community development, or environmental advisory services
- Capacity to engage in critical analysis of agricultural learning processes and technology adoption
- Open to domestic (EEA) applicants for both full-time and part-time options
- Open to international (non-EEA) applicants for the full-time option only
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How to apply
Submit an online application through the official University College Dublin graduate admissions portal. Ensure all supporting academic transcripts and English language proficiency test scores are provided. Review the Recognition of Prior Learning guidelines if seeking admission or credit exemptions based on experiential learning.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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