Program Overview
The Rural Environmental Conservation and Management (Agr) at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Rural Environmental Conservation and Management (Agr) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 23,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Rural Environmental Conservation and Management (Agr) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Data Analysis for Biologists
- Research Project
- Functional Biodiversity
- Human Impact on the Environment
- Seminar Presentation
- Geographic Information Systems
- Ecosystem Services and Natural Capital
- Rural Habitat Management
- Literature Review
- Practical Research Skills
- Archaeological Heritage
- Wildlife Conservation
- One Health
- Rural Planning & Environmental Law
- Applicants must hold hold the equivalent of a minimum Lower Second Class Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), or international equivalent, in a Biological Science, Environmental Science or Animal Science degree programme from a recognised higher education institution.
- Applicants from other disciplines may be considered if they include strong evaluation, analytical and communication skills and have experience of working in the area.
- 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.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold hold the equivalent of a minimum Lower Second Class Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), or international equivalent, in a Biological Science, Environmental Science or Animal Science degree programme from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants from other disciplines may be considered if they include strong evaluation, analytical and communication skills and have experience of working in the area.
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.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 23,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 23,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 8,220 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
