Duration

1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

24

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

Gatton

Delivery mode

External, Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Rural Development.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in social science, economics, agricultural science, animal science, biological science, planning and demographics or a relevant area with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Science

Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)

Web:

Duration

1.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

24

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

Gatton

Delivery mode

External, Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Rural Development.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in social science, economics, agricultural science, animal science, biological science, planning and demographics or a relevant area with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.

CRICOS Code: 079386B

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Master of Rural Development?

This is a new program commencing from 2014 and will replace the existing Master of Rural Systems Management. For students currently enrolled in the Master of Rural Systems Management please refer to the following link Master of Rural Systems Management for information on your program requirements.

The Master of Rural Development enhances the knowledge and skills of professionals working in rural and regional development internationally or in Australia in 1.5 years. Learn to apply your leadership, research and problem solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world, and maintaining our environment in situations of increasing community expectations of animal welfare, biosecurity concerns, and competition for limited resources. You will develop practical knowledge and skills needed to to analyse, plan, implement and evaluate rural development, agricultural extension, community development and stakeholder engagement programs and activities. It is an ideal program for professionals seeking to expand their career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community based or research roles in the broad field of agriculture and environment.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Rural Development.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in social science, economics, agricultural science, animal science, biological science, planning and demographics or a relevant area with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in social science, economics, agricultural science, animal science, biological science, planning and demographics or a relevant area with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 079386B

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Program rules for the Master of Rural Development

To complete the Master of Rural Development

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Rural Development, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Program information will be available soon.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

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