Overview

This is a BSc Honours in Agriculture that will provide you with key skills in Animal Husbandry, Animal Science, Soil and Plant Science, as well as Environmental Science and Agriculture Business Management and Marketing.

The Agriculture (Hons) course at the Atlantic Technological University incorporates a substantial work placement in Year 2 where you can gain significant work experience, with Year 3 expanding and building on the knowledge you’ve learned to date. Meanwhile Year 4 allows you to focus on one or two disciplines: Animal and Crop Science or Environmental Management.

When you graduate you’ll have the core skills to work in the Agri-Food sector in a variety of roles including becoming a Farm Manager, R&D Scientist or Environmental Manager.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Agriculture Sector
Agri-food industry
Government Agencies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Farm Manager
R&D Scientist
Environmental Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agriculture & Environmental Impact

Grassland & Crop Production

Work placement & Farm Health and Safety

Beef & Dairy Production Systems

Ruminant Husbandry

Agriculutral Business Management

Soil & Plant Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agribusiness Agriculture View 26 other Bachelors in Agriculture in Ireland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six O6/H7

Maths O6/H7

English or Irish O6/H7

At Least Two H5

Tuition Fee

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International

10500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Student contribution: €3000 per year. The Department of Education pays tuition fees for all full-time students who are citizens of a Member State of the EU.

Living costs for Letterkenny

650 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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