Applicants must hold an upper second-class honours degree in agricultural science or equivalent discipline that meets the educational qualification requirements of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and the Marine for the Farm Advisory System (FAS).
Applicants with a pass degree coupled with significant and appropriate work experience may also be considered.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
A research masters programme. Students will research critical issues assigned by Teagasc around the role of knowledge transfer in supporting farmer decision making and technology adoption. 3-month (Trimester 1) in UCD followed by 15-month placement in a Teagasc advisory office or agricultural college education centre Research topics assigned by Teagasc staff UCD & Teagasc supervisors MSc Agricultural Extension and Innovation A taught masters programme involving full time mentored placement in a Teagasc advisory office while completing modules using reflective and blended learning. Entire masters completed in a Teagasc advisory office Mentored by experienced Teagasc advisors Assignments and projects relate to the work placement Emphasis on self-reflection and professional development The Teagasc UCD programmes are designed to build the competencies required for careers in agricultural advisory and education services in the public or private sector. Many graduates are currently employed in advisory and education roles in Teagasc and many others are in key positions in public services and agri-food companies in Ireland and abroad. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.