PgDip Strategic Leadership for Agri-Food at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Programmes 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 complete the course at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Full-time students gain opportunities to experience teaching practice in Semester 1 and to develop business materials in a managerial or supervisory role in Semester 2.

Faculty: Biological Sciences | Department: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus, Cookstown | Duration: 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Change management principles and processes in agri-food and rural business, with teaching practice and a managerial or supervisory business-materials project for full-time students. An optional self-funded study trip to Europe may be offered, subject to numbers and resources.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, in any discipline. Applicants who do not meet this but hold a degree and can demonstrate appropriate experience are considered individually. Apply ideally by 31 July 2027. Not open to international students. For non-native English speakers, IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in any component (within the last two years) or equivalent.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time

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