Queen's University Belfast

Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise MSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Business for Agri-food and Rural Enterprise programmes, have been designed to develop a conceptual understanding of the principles and processes of change affecting individuals, groups or organisations within the agri-food and rural business sectors, through an active and innovative approach to learning and teaching. Students will complete their courses at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.

The MSc presents full-time students with two industry -related opportunities. In Semester 1, to experience teaching practice, and in Semester 2, developing business materials in a managerial or supervisory role. A self-funded study tour outside NI to observe best practices within business and community programmes may also be an option (subject to viable numbers and resources).

Key highlights

  • Taught at CAFRE Loughry Campus in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone
  • Explores change processes across agri-food and rural business sectors
  • Full-time students gain teaching practice experience in Semester 1
  • Semester 2 involves developing business materials in a managerial role
  • Optional self-funded study tour outside Northern Ireland to observe best practice
  • Active and innovative approach to learning and teaching

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2.2

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Agri-food business manager
  • Rural development officer
  • Agricultural consultant
  • Food industry supervisor
  • Agricultural education lecturer
  • Rural enterprise adviser

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide