Programme Specification
MSc Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | MSc Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | AFL-MSC-SD | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
101078 - Applied environmental sciences - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Biological Sciences |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, food and consumer sciences (2009) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
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Programme Specific Regulations For the determination of whether, or not, to award a Pass with Distinction, the CATS-point weighted mean mark in the modules listed below will be considered as equivalent to the mark in the dissertation/project. |
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Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain barriers to access or progression among protected groups. |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of theory and practice of leadership in the context of sustainable rural development and identify and critically evaluate the role of leadership for sustainable development within a range of organisational contexts
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the principles and core themes associated with sustainable development and an ability to critically evaluate best practice within the rural sector
Using knowledge and skills gained from the programme, contribute positively to the sustainable rural development agenda through research projects
Demonstrate a high level of competence in employability skills that will facilitate a professional approach to the work environment
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of theory and practice of leadership in the context of sustainable rural development and an ability to identify and critically evaluate the role of leadership for sustainable development within a range of organisational contexts
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the principles and core themes associated with sustainable development and an ability to critically evaluate best practice within the rural sector
Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills gained from the programme in order to contribute positively to the sustainable rural development agenda through research projects
Demonstrate a high level of competence in employability skills that will facilitate a professional approach to the work environment
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Carry out critical self-analysis and use initiative to develop personal effectiveness as a leader |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through training sessions and group discussions Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and peer and self-assessment |
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Demonstrate an ability to take on board differing viewpoints, to make decisions based on limited information available and devise and justify a solution to problem |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through training sessions, workshops group work Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and peer and self-assessment |
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Critical evaluation and reflection on development of understanding of leadership for sustainable rural development drawing on knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures, tutorials, seminars, work placements, briefing and debriefing sessions Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and peer and self-assessment, rural development project |
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An ability to integrate and critically evaluate different thinking on sustainable development issues and to develop own argument |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures and tutorials Methods of Assessment assessed through reflective writing, essays, presentations and |
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Demonstrate originality in application of knowledge in order to deal with complex sustainability issues systematically. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement, directed and independent reading Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and presentations. |
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Critically analyse, synthesise and summarise information of appropriate quality from academic and professional sources to inform research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement Methods of Assessment assessed through report and peer and self-assessment, rural development project |
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Carry out critical self-analysis and use initiative to develop own learning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through training sessions and group work Methods of Assessment assessed through project proposals, reports and presentations |
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Reflecting on and evaluating own performance as an individual and in the context of a professional organisation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement and rural development project Methods of Assessment Assessed though reports and rural development project |
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Ability to make sound decisions in the absence of incomplete information and to adapt plans and respond appropriately to unpredictable situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through work placements and debriefing sessions Methods of Assessment assessed through reports |
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Reflecting on and evaluating own performance as an individual and as a team member |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through group projects and tutorials Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and self-assessment |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understanding of the theoretical concepts of leadership |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures and directed and independent reading Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and case studies. |
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Critical awareness of the opportunities, challenges and limitations of leadership styles |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures, seminars, directed and independent reading Methods of Assessment assessed through examinations, essays and presentations |
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Systematic understanding of the theoretical concepts of sustainable development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures, seminars, directed and independent reading Methods of Assessment assessed through examinations, essays and presentations |
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Critical awareness of the issues and problems impacting sustainable rural development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement, briefing sessions and visits Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and seminars |
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Conceptual understanding of current thinking and gaps in knowledge in relation to sustainable rural development and understanding of how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement, briefing sessions and visits Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and seminars, |
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Understand and be able to critically evaluate the role of leadership for sustainable development within the rural sector |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through group work and supervisory meetings Methods of Assessment assessed through project proposals, reports and presentations |
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Develop understanding of best practice of sustainable development at organisational level, be able to provide examples and to draw implications for the rural sector |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through full participation in the programme Methods of Assessment assessed through project proposals, reports and presentations |
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Understand changes, opportunities and challenges taking place within the rural sector in relation to sustainable development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement and group work Methods of Assessment assessed through overall success on the programme |
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Demonstrate original application of appropriate theories, concepts, principles and skills gained from other modules |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through full participation in the programme Methods of Assessment rural development research project |
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Understand and manage group dynamics. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through group work and lectures Methods of Assessment Assessed through the group project. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Comprehensive understanding of and an ability to utilise a range and methodologies of techniques which can enhance and facilitate leadership |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures and practical tasks. Methods of Assessment Assessed through practical reports and sessions and case studies. |
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Conceptual understanding of key issues relating to sustainable development and their impacts both locally and on a wider scale |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Assessed through reflective writing, essays and presentations. Methods of Assessment assessed through examinations, essays and presentation |
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Awareness of major relevant policies and directives and an ability to critically evaluate their impact on sustainable development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures, seminars, directed and independent reading Methods of Assessment assessed through examinations, essays and presentation |
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Applying knowledge and skills from previous modules to conduct research for rural organisations paying due attention to relevant regulations and requirements and exercising sensitivity to the impact on stakeholders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement, briefing sessions and visits, rural development project Methods of Assessment Assessed through reflective writing, essays and presentations. |
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Continue to advance knowledge and understanding of leadership and sustainable development within a professional context and to develop new skills to a high level |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through group work and tutorials Methods of Assessment assessed through project proposals and presentations |
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Research, conceptualise and plan a significant project including costing, marketing, monitoring and assessing the project |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures and practical sessions Methods of Assessment assessed through essays and presentation |
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Application of skills and knowledge to effect a positive change within the rural sustainable development arena |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through group work and the work placement Methods of Assessment assessed through project proposals, presentations and rural development project |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a high level of competence in key skills including research skills, data analysis, sampling, questionnaire design, project management skills, presentation skills, problem solving, team work, report writing, personal development and career management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through practical sessions, group work and the work placement Methods of Assessment assessed through reports, presentations, practical reports and sessions |
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Ability to communicate complex ideologies and information accurately, clearly, concisely and appropriately in both written and oral forms |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through seminars and group discussions Methods of Assessment assessed through presentations, self and peer assessment and essays |
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Ability to constructively contribute to group discussions by respecting the views and opinions of others and representing own perspective confidently and sensitively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through workshops, seminars and group work Methods of Assessment assessed through presentations, self and peer assessment, reports and essays |
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Demonstrate an ability to independently plan and execute tasks at a professional level |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through work placements, practical sessions and tutorials Methods of Assessment assessed through reports |
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Demonstrate an ability to conduct original research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through the work placement, rural development project and group work Methods of Assessment assessed through reports and project proposals |
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Develop employability skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through group project work and tutorials Methods of Assessment assessed through project proposals, reports and presentations |
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Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a team to facilitate successful outcomes |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through full participation in the programme Methods of Assessment assessed through overall success on the programme |
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Development of Project Management skills including project planning, time and budget management, report writing, presentation skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through lectures and tutorials Methods of Assessment assessed through essays and presentations |
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Demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate sustainable development issues to a wider audience, specialist or non-specialist, by appropriately utilising various forms of media and ICT skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through full participation in the programme Methods of Assessment assessed through overall success on the programme |
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Organise, prioritise, plan and manage a challenging workload to meet targets for personal, academic and career development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through full participation in the programme Methods of Assessment assessed through overall success on the programme |
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Able to identify, choose and practise different styles, and patterns of leadership in self and others. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Is supported through full participation in the programme. Methods of Assessment Assessed through overall success on the programme. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Effective Leadership: Group Project | LFE8035 | 7 | 30 | YES | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| Work Placement (Sustainable Rural Development) | LFE8036 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 16 weeks | N | YES | -- | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| Skills for Sustainable Development | LFE8044 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Foundations for Sustainable Development | LFE8031 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Leadership and Management for Sustainable Development | LFE8030 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| Rural Development Project | LFE8008 | 7 | 30 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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