PGC in Education (Agribusiness)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education Agribusiness (Conversion)

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 30 ECTS

Start Date: September

Duration: 1 Year (Part-time)

Programme Description

The aim of this programme is to provide qualified educators with the opportunity to develop the required competences, skills and disposition to teach Agribusiness. This programme will delve into principles of animal and crop production, rural skills, and soil, water and ecological sciences whilst also giving them the opportunity and exposure to apply these to the agribusiness class.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are to be in possession of one of the following:

A Bachelor of Education (MQF 6, 240 ECTS) in Biology, Geography or a related area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education.
A Bachelor degree (MQF Level 6 with a minimum of 180 ECTS) in addition to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (MQF 6, 60 ECTS) Biology, Geography or a related area deemed relevant by the Institute for Education.

Course Outline

Code	Description	Credits
MEDU	Internship	10 ECTS
MAGB104	Principles of Animal Production	5 ECTS
MAGB105	Principles of Crop Production	5 ECTS
MAGB106	Rural Skills	5 ECTS
MAGB107	Soil, Water and Ecological Sciences for Agribusiness	5 ECTS

Applications

Applications for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal