MSc in Sustainable Rural Development
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,990 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* Scottish: £5,256 | Rest of UK: £7,020 | International: £9,990
Introduction
What is special about this course?
If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development and sustainability fields, this MSc Sustainability and Rural Regeneration is for you.
You will study social, environmental, economic development professional development, and community engagement issues in the context of managing rural development.
The MSc Sustainability and Rural Regeneration can be studied online from anywhere in the world.
Special features
- Gain key theoretical knowledge in understanding current rural development and sustainability issues and how this may be applied to work effectively with communities and associated organizations
- Develop key research and policy skills to enable you to progress your career to become an expert in rural sustainability issues
- Study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full master's degree
- Study online, full-time or part-time when and where it suits you, within the UK and internationally
Admissions
Curriculum
To achieve the award of MSc Sustainable Rural Development you must complete a research dissertation.
Scholarships and Funding
Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scottish domiciled students)
Loans for tuition fees are available from SAAS for eligible Scotland-domiciled students, and loans for living costs for eligible Scottish students.
Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) funded places:
- Fully funded places may be available from the SAIC for eligible applicants
- This scholarship funding is specifically targeted at enabling small-scale research in areas of interest to the SAIC via our Master's research dissertation process
- All tuition fees are provided on the condition that the student’s final year dissertation is of interest to the aquaculture sector
- Full-time and part-time students may benefit from this funding as study periods of up to 24 months can be funded
- To be eligible to benefit from this fund, you must meet Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Scottish domicile requirements
- The SAIC also hosts a series of workshops throughout the academic year, where participants have the option to get the perspective of sector professionals, make valuable connections to enhance future career opportunities and forge useful ties with peers at other universities
- For more information, please visit the SAIC website.
Additional funding options:
Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying full-time can access loans up to £11,500 from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). This comprises a tuition fee loan up to £7,000 and a non-income assessed living cost loan of £4,500.
Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying part-time can apply for a tuition fee loan from SAAS. You must be intending to complete the course in no longer than twice the length of time it would take for a full-time student. For example, if your course is available to full-time students as a one-year program, you will be funded for a maximum of two years of part-time study. If your course does not have a full-time option, you must complete it within three years. You can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £7,000, which will be paid pro-rata for each academic year of study.
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Career Opportunities
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of the course, you will be equipped to take up management positions, both at home and abroad, in:
- The public sector (e.g. local authorities, public utilities etc)
- Non-governmental development organisations
- International development agencies
- Community trusts and community development organisations
- Conservation agencies
- Environmental consultants
- Tourism heritage attractions
- National parks and countryside parks
- Secondary school teaching on completion of a PGDE
- Research and development
Program Tuition Fee
Student Testimonials
Program delivery
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will study through supported online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE)
- A fully online induction web resource is available to all new students and you are encouraged to refer to this during your first term in particular. An optional, two-day, live, online induction event is also available for all students
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 2 years @ 40 hours per week
- Part-time (structured): 3-4 years @ 12 hours per week per module
- Part-time (unstructured): 6 years (maximum) @ 6 hours per week per module
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent studying the learning resources provided and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- North, West, and Hebrides