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
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agribusiness Agriculture View 28 other Bachelors in Agriculture in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
819 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 819 EUR per year during 48 months.
The Student Contribution Charge is €3,000.
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
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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