June 2, 2021 10:48 am
An opportunity has become available for those working the agricultural sector to study a part-time masters degree – at a subsidised rate.
University College Dublin (UCD) has once again linked up with Macra Agricultural Skillnet to offer its Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation programme.
The two-year part-time programme is a distance learning taught masters – part funded by Macra Agricultural Skillnet – which is suitable for students working full-time jobs in the Irish agri sector, according to UCD.
It “equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to become more effective at supporting farmers in developing their farm business, changing behaviour and incorporating innovation at farm level”, UCD’s School of Agriculture and Food Science says.