Macra Agricultural Skillnet is proud to part-fund a two-year part-time and distance learning programme, delivered by UCD, which gives graduates the skills and knowledge to support farmers in behaviour change, business development and innovation.
This is the seventh year that UCD and Macra Agricultural Skillnet have collaborated on this programme. Applications are now open.
Shortlisting may be required and candidates will be called to interview in early July.
Course participants are working in roles with farmers such as technical sales, consultancy, advisory services, agri media and education delivery.
The programme is delivered both online and face to face where students complete modules and assignments.
Assignments are based on real life case studies relating to the student’s own work environment, reflecting the norms of practice in consultancy, support, sales and education services within the industry.
This programme has attracted graduates from all walks of life and stages in their careers.
With Skillnet funding, the programme cost is less than €7,000, which can be paid in instalments over the two years of the programme. This is a considerable saving for students looking to take on this programme.
Entry requirements
- Level 8 honours degree in any discipline;
- A minimum grade 2.2 or relevant experience;
- Must have access to farmers and/or farm families.
An information webinar was held recently to discuss studying Agricultural Extension at UCD and is available to watch back HERE.
Apply now: Application is online via here - click here to apply.
Closing date: June 28, 2024.
Contact: Dr. Tomás Russell, School of Agriculture & Food Science, UCD. Email: [email protected]
