Northern Ireland (UU & CAFRE)

Degree - Masters

Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise

CAFRE - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
CAFRE - College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Course Code
BAFRE
Zone
Duration
1 or 3 Years
Attendence
Full Time or Part Tme
Studying in Northern Ireland

Course Summary

Course Category: Northern Ireland (UU & CAFRE) - Apply through UCAS
Private College - additional fees apply. SUSI grants not available.

The MSc in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise, awarded by Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), aims to develop knowledge, competencies and confidence, enabling graduates to achieve positive change and development within Northern Ireland’s business sectors.

To achieve a Master’s (MSc) qualification, students will embark on Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma courses before progressing on the research project to obtain the final award of Master’s in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise.

College Link

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

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Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points:

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Leaving Cert entry requirements:

QQI entry requirements



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Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points

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QQI / FET Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Career Progression

Further Research

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

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College Profile

CAFRE - College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise
CAFRE - College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise

College News

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College Events

January
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9:00 AM
Opportunities in Agriculture Careers Fair
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March
07
12:00 AM
CAFRE - Open Week 2026 (March 7th - 13th inc) - Equine
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March
10
12:00 AM
CAFRE - Open Week 2026 (March 7th - 13th inc) - Food
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March
11
12:00 AM
CAFRE - Open Week 2026 (March 7th - 13th inc) - Floristry & Horticulture
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March
11
12:00 AM
CAFRE - Open Week 2026 (March 7th - 13th inc) - Veterinary Nursing
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