MAgrSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation

University College Dublin

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

UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences