Overview
There is an increasing demand for graduates with these skills sets. Graduates of the Agriculture and Environmental Management (Hons) degree from the Atlantic Technological University can expect to gain employment in a range of areas including farming, agri-foods, environmental management and consultancy, applied ecology and agri-business. This programme is highly practical, with a mixture of lectures, field work, laboratory practicals and Information Technology.
- The course is extremely ‘hands-on’, with considerable time allocated to the development of practical laboratory skills and Information Technology skills.
- This qualification will enable graduates to gain employment in diverse roles within the Agriculture, Agri-business and Environmental Management areas.
- Upon completion of the first two years of study, students are awarded a Green Cert equivalent. Graduates of the Level 8 honours degree in Agriculture & Environmental Management meet the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine educational qualification requirements for FAS / GLAS advisors.
Career Opportunities
Employment in the area of farm planning and farm advisory services is rapidly growing. Graduates of the honours degree in Agriculture & Environmental Management meet the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine educational qualification requirements for FAS / GLAS advisors.
More and more, employers are looking for graduates with a broad mix of skills and this programme has been designed so that it is a mix of Agriculture, Environmental Management and Agri-business. Furthermore, it is extremely ‘hands-on’, with considerable time allocated to the development of practical laboratory skills and Information Technology skills.Thus, the graduates have both the theoretical and practical skills which employers are demanding.
This qualification will enable graduates to gain employment in diverse roleswithin the Agriculture, Agri-business and Environmental Management areas.
Graduates will be able to work in areas such as:
- Environmental Management
- Applied Ecology, Agriculture
- Agri-business
- Agri-foods
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Financial & Farm Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Animal and Crop Production Science
- Management Accounting
- Statistics for Business
- Computer Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Environmental Management Agriculture Environmental Sciences View 9 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 51
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
- The general minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement is a Grade O6/H7 or better in six Leaving Certificate subjects including English or Irish and Mathematics, two of which must be passed in higher level papers at Grade H5 or higher.
Tuition Fee
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International
6950 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6950 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
819 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 819 EUR per year during 48 months.
Student Contribution: €3,000/year
Living costs for Galway
800 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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