MSc Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development

The MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development at Queen's University Belfast is a unique program offering critical understanding of rural development, sustainable development, and leadership ideologies and principles. It prepares students for higher-level thinking and action in rural policy environments, equipping them with the skills to address challenges in rural areas both locally and globally.Course Content: The course content provides a blend of theory and practice, focusing on contemporary issues such as climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, and social and economic development. The course offers a full-time one-year program or a part-time program over three years. The curriculum also includes interactive teaching methods such as workshops, group work, seminars, and field trips.Key Modules: Key modules include Leadership and Change, Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development, Qualitative Methods in Social Research, Policy Analysis, and Quantitative Methods in Social Research. Optional modules are also available for students to explore specific interests further.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA), the professional body that supports higher education staff in their teaching practice and development.Future Careers: Graduates can expect to work in a wide range of careers. These include roles in government and non-government organizations, community development, social economy enterprises, academia, environmental management, and other leadership roles within rural contexts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.