Commencing semesters, 2025
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Program code
5562
Faculty
School
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Teaching Location
External, Gatton
Attendance mode
External, In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Email: agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1171
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004 Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
https://agriculture-food-sustainability.uq.edu.au/
Why study Rural Development?
Specialise in rural development and develop the leadership, research, and problem-solving skills needed to contribute to and improve the livelihoods of rural industries and communities. In this field of study, you will learn the skills to help rural communities face global challenges, such as food security, climate change, or competing claims on limited resources in relation to agriculture, food, and the environment. You will take an economic approach to the study of agricultural development from a global level all the way down to the household level, and develop practical knowledge and skills to analyse, plan, implement, and evaluate stakeholder engagement programs and activities. Graduates often find rewarding careers in a wide range of government, commercial, community based or research roles in the broad field of rural development and agribusiness.
What you can study
' Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities ' Effective Stakeholder Engagement ' Global Challenges in Agriculture ' International Agricultural Development
Courses and requirements
View the Master of Agribusiness course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Rural Development field of study.
What it costs
Please view the Master of Agribusiness for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Master of Agribusiness for information on key dates and how to apply.