MSc Agricultural Professional Practice
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,000 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 93

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 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.

    MSc Agricultural Professional Practice

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

    Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Edinburgh