Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to be effective in building the capacity of farmers / food producers to adopt new practices and technologies.
- Develop competencies in analysis of the context of agricultural change; design and development of appropriate advisory strategies to support agricultural development
- Equip Graduates on how to support adult learning and behaviour change; and research and analytical skills to identify and support worthwhile innovations.
- The programme aims to prepare graduates for future roles in advisory services, technical consultancy and education
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
The Programme is primarily focused on meeting the needs of Agricultural Science graduates who are interested in careers in advisory, consultancy or education services in the public, private or non-governmental sector. This programme will suit you if you are interested in supporting farmers in agricultural innovation and development and are interested in understanding more about the processes of learning that underpin change and development. The programme is suitable for individuals interested in careers in agricultural extension and education in the public, private or non-governmental sector.
Programme outcomes:
-Demonstrate a specialized understanding of the agricultural knowledge and innovation system and in particular the synergy between research, extension and education as policy instruments in the context of agricultural change;
-Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the interplay between economic, social, cultural, and psychological factors that affect farm household decision making and the ability to use this understanding to formulate appropriate responses to clients in different circumstances;
-Design and develop appropriate advisory and educational strategies to support agricultural development;
-Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to support adult learning and behavior change;
-Apply research and analytical skills required to identify and support worthwhile innovations
-Be competent to facilitate processes of knowledge transfer and knowledge exchange in support of client livelihoods;
-Be committed to ongoing reflective practice and professional development