Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development MSc

The Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development at University College Dublin is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary one-year program that combines the fundamentals of agricultural science with topics such as rural economics, international development policy, and environmental management. The program provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills through courses such as sustainable land management, agroecology, rural and regional planning, and food systems. The course also features field trips to farms and research institutions where students can gain first-hand experience on sustainable agriculture practices. Graduates from this program will be well-equipped for careers in research laboratories or industry settings working on projects ranging from agricultural policy to soil conservation or rural development. They may also pursue further studies leading towards advanced degrees such as PhD programs allowing them to become experts within their chosen field while playing a major role in improving food security around the world.