Study MAgrSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MSc Agricultural Extension and Innovation is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme based in UCD and is focused on meeting the needs of those who are interested in developing careers in advisory, consultancy or education services in the public, private or non-governmental sector.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.A two-year part-time distance learning taught Masters option is also available for those working in the agri-food sector. 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.DURATION:1 Years 2 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€29,100.00 (US$ 31,186) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,094

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.