Agricultural Development
In this programme, you will be introduced to subjects such as plant production, human nutrition and development economics.
You will learn how, through knowledge on nutrition, environment and economics, you can create better conditions for people and nature in the individual countries.
Name: Agricultural Development
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
Agricultural Development deals with the sustainable development in rural areas within developing countries (Third World), where you learn about how you create better conditions for both nature and the population. You also learn about the possibilities for crop growth and the social problems that can exist in a developing country.
You will get practical knowledge about agricultural development in the developing countries, including production, economics and environment.
You have the option to work closely within a particular subject area. You can either compose your own course profile, or choose one of the four recommended profiles:
- Plant production, where you study forestry, plant immune systems, biological pest control, etc.
- Human nutrition, where you learn about nutrition's significance for the population's health and disease prevention
- Tropical forestry, where you learn about tropical forestry and agroforestry, which deals with the cultivation of forests
- Development economics, where you have subjects like development economics, economics and agriculture, and economics and natural resources
There are also a number of compulsory subjects, such as environment and sustainable food systems, development economics and assessment of environmental effects.
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Agricultural Development in Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen
At the University of Copenhagen Agricultural Development can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.life.ku.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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