Program Overview

Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise (PgDip)

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.

Course Content

Course Structure

• The programme consists of six taught modules:
  • Skills to Affect Change within Business
  • Rural Business Dynamics
  • Integrating Learning with Business Needs
  • Research and Development
  • Planning and Evaluating Change Management Programmes
  • Sustainability Leadership

People Teaching You

• Dr Victoria Murphy

Teaching Times

• Full-time classes are delivered mainly on Monday and Tuesday each week (mornings and afternoons) from September to May.
• Part-time delivery is each Thursday evening from 7-9pm September to May.

Learning and Teaching

• Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:
  • Lectures
  • Practical experiences
  • E-Learning technologies
  • Self-directed study to enhance employability

Assessment

• PgDip students will be assessed through work-related assignments, projects, presentations, and case studies

Entry Requirements

Graduate

• A 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline.
• Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold a degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and can demonstrate appropriate experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

International Students

• Unfortunately, CAFRE does not have a UK Border Agency Sponsor Licence to admit international students. Therefore, it is not possible to consider International applicants for entry to this course.

English Language Requirements

• For non-native English Language speakers, evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last two years).

Careers

Career Prospects

• Our graduates have obtained a wide range of employment positions, including personnel managers, teachers/trainers, consultants, development officers, managers within the food and retail sectors, or developing their own business ideas.
• Employers of our graduates include the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) along with NI’s largest food retail and manufacturers companies.

Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for Extra-Curricular Skills

• In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI) | Contact college of choice
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) | Contact college of choice
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) | Contact college of choice
• EU Other |
• International | Contact college of choice

Additional Course Costs

• Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

How Do I Fund My Study?

• The Department for the Economy will provide a tuition fee loan of up to £6,500 per NI / EU student for postgraduate study.
• A postgraduate loans system in the UK offers government-backed student loans of up to £11,836 for taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas.

International Scholarships

• Information on scholarships for international students, is available at [insert link]

Apply

How to Apply

• Apply using our online Queen's Portal and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

Terms and Conditions

• The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study.