MSc Agricultural Professional Practice

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

Z803

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Aberdeen

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

MSc Agricultural Professional Practice

About

This course has been developed to meet an identified need for highly qualified people in the agricultural sector who have an understanding of both the business and technical aspects of the industry.

Aimed at people interested in a career in the land-based industries in a professional capacity, it aims to provide the technical and management skills required in modern agricultural professional practice, along with a knowledge and understanding of how policy decisions impact the land-based sector. You'll also gain the ability to appraise research information and apply it to sustainable agricultural practice.

The course is offered on a part-time distance learning basis to make it accessible to those in employment or with family commitments. Applicants have come from a wide range of backgrounds, including farmers, growers, vets and other agricultural and food sector workers.

The MSc Agricultural Professional Practice degree is validated by the University of Glasgow.

Please note: This course may require you to attend two study weekends at our Aberdeen campus (depending on current Covid-19 guidelines).

This postgraduate course is studied over the course of three years. It is aimed at anyone with an interest in leadership and management, policy making, planning and project management in the land-based industries. The course is offered on a part-time distance learning basis to make it accessible to those in employment or with family commitments to be able to participate.

In order to develop your own area of expertise, there are a number of elective modules in business, crop or livestock production.

Many positions in the land-based industries require professional qualifications, so there is also potential within the course to study FACTS, BASIS or AMTRA (additional fee and assessment required).

The Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM) considers this course as suitable evidence of CPD if you're pursuing 'Professional Agriculturalist' status.

The programme combines eight modules covering technical production, management, and skills development.

The five core modules are:

Professional Leadership and Management
Food and Agricultural Policy
Business Planning and Decision Making
Project Management for Agricultural Professionals
Topical Issues in Modern Agriculture

You'll also choose three elective modules from a range including:

Integrated Agricultural Management
Sustainable Nutrient Management
Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine
Arable Crop Protection
Grassland and Fodder Crop Protection
Animal Feed Technology

Disciplines

Agriculture

Business

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A degree in a science or technology relevant to the sector and/or assessment of candidate's ability to benefit from the course. No absolute academic prerequisites - work experience is considered.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.