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Applied Sciences
Agriculture & Animal Sciences
Bachelor in International Development :Regional Development & Innovation
4 years
€1984 pa
Programme profile
The whole world is changing rapidly and rural areas are no exception. Each rural landscape has its own dynamics, opportunities and problems. In some countries, people are moving to the cities, causing depopulation in the countryside. In others, the netherlands for example, residential suburbs are putting parts of the countryside under pressure, and areas are deliberately being flooded.This intensive Bachelor's programme provides a practical introduction to the opportunities and threats affecting life in rural areas all over the world.
Through a synthesis of theory and practice, graduates work on projects all over the world. Their preparation lies in these practical placements, but also in subjects such as sociology, planning, nature management, statistics and research techniques.
Programme content
Year 1 & 2: you immediately start working on projects, so you can begin to develop basic project-oriented skills. You learn how to give a professional presentation, analyse problems and develop your own creativity. In the second year, you will continue to deepen your professional knowledge. Each student undertakes two five-week work placements, at least one of which should be outside The netherlands. In the second half of this year, you will set up your own rural development firm.
Years 3 & 4: During the first half of the third year, you will enhance your skills in innovation and communication, organising and networking, motivation and training. In the role of facilitator you carry out interactive research and training..In the second half of year three you will undertake a 20-week work placement at an organisation for regional/rural development, outside the Netherlands.
In the fourth year, you select a minor related to your major: these could include communication studies, use of different media, land use property rights, disaster studies, natural resource management and interactive planning. The second semester culminates in your graduation project and Thesis
Progression
The university offers related Masters programmes, taught through English, in the following areas:
- Rural Development
- Animal Production Chain Management
Entry Requirements
3 A-levels and 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Subjects to include A-Level Maths
Leaving Certificate showing at least 6 subjects of which at least 2 are Higher Level subjects (at least Grade C3). Subjects to include Maths
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Yes: Letter of Motivation
15 November
01 August
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