Postgraduate
MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Agribusiness for Development
Entrance Requirements
Academic
MSc
A good
degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate
A
degree or a technical or professional qualification and experience
considered appropriate and relevant by the University.
Short courses
Applicants may
hold the qualifications specified above for entry to the
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate or to the MSc degree.
Alternatively, if they do not hold such qualifications, the
University may still consider the application but will require
evidence of the student’s ability to undertake an advanced course
of study.
Other
English language
For
all applicants a high level of English language ability in
reading, writing and study skills, equivalent to a score of 6.0 in
the IELTS test or a score of 580 (or 237 on the computerised test)
in the TOEFL test of English is required. Applicants may be asked
to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British
Council or another registered body.
Computing requirements
Access to use of a
computer is considered a requirement of studying with the DLP*. The
degree of access necessary can vary with the type of qualification being
taken and the study modules involved. However, computer access for email
communication with the DLP team, tutors and supervisors is essential.
Those studying for an
MSc must be able to spend sufficient study time using a computer if they
are to effectively complete the research methods module. This module,
R106, is compulsory and requires the use of computer-based statistical
software.
You should have access
to a PC with the following capabilities:
-
Internet connection
and an up-to-date web browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
-
CD drive (at a
minimum, you will need to investigate the content and interactive
elements of CD-based courseware)
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Access to email
-
Software that can
read Word and PDF files
-
Sufficient capacity
for downloading and use of any required software
-
In some instances, a
floppy disk drive
Access to a printer is
highly desirable as it will enable you to print hard copies of materials
directly from the CD-based courseware.
*Prospective students
are requested to contact the University if the prerequisites for computer and
printer access are likely to cause difficulties.