Postgraduate Diplomas (Rural Development)

If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development and sustainability fields, this postgraduate course in Sustainable Rural Development is for you.  You will study social, environmental, economic development and professional development, and community engagement issues in the context of managing rural development. Read more

This Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (SARD) programme at UCD responds to the new agenda for agriculture and rural area development. Read more

The Business for Agri-food & Rural Enterprise programmes develop your 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. Read more

The aims of the course are to provide students with specialised training in rural land and estate management. Specifically, the courses will prepare students for a career as in rural land and property management and offer professional and technical training to that end. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Many people living in urban and rural areas of low and middle-income countries (LMIC) do not have access to safe water and sanitation service delivery. Read more

The Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Sustainable Development is an introductory graduate-level course in spatial planning and development for cities, regions, towns, rural areas, and neighbourhoods. Read more

As the renewable energy sector continues to grow there is a need for trained individuals to plan, implement and manage new renewable energy projects. Read more

This course is specifically aimed at creative practitioners, arts project managers and innovators wanting to develop leadership and enterprise skills in the arts and cultural industries with a view to furthering their career in the creative economy. Read more

Global ecosystems are battling for survival. For decades, human activity has caused our planet untold damage. But there’s hope. We believe that a different kind of human activity can save it.  Our MSc Conservation Ecology degree gives you the skills to tackle the urgent global ecological crisis. Read more

The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms. Read more

Industry Recognised Accreditation: Accredited by The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Work-Related Learning: You will attend annual Careers Fairs and will benefit from interactions with our vast employer links and Planning Employers Network. Read more

This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry. Read more