Overview

Forestry students learn how to create habitats, provide spaces for recreation, and produce timber - a resource that can simultaneously store carbon and substitute for concrete and steel.

Key Features

The Forestry sector has expanded considerably in Ireland in recent decades and there is an ongoing demand for qualified forestry professionals. With the skills you gain in this degree, you will be able to create meaningful change for the Irish environment and contribute positively to solving some of the biggest challenges facing the world.

Students in the Forestry (Hons) programme at University College Dublin gain skills in forest planning, remote sensing, the use of geographical information systems and forest modelling while developing the capacity for life-long learning that enables them to stay abreast of developments in policy, technology and the sciences that underpin forestry practice. They learn how to manage forest systems to:

Produce timber and renewable energy
Sequester carbon
Improve biodiversity and wildlife habitats
Develop resilience for climate change

Protect soil and water resources

Careers

Forestry graduates find employment in all areas of the sector, including:

State and semi-state agencies
Forest management and consultancy
Wood processing and renewable energy
Environmental agencies
Education and research
Forestry contractors

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The first year of the programme equips students with the basics in science and business knowledge; this provides the necessary grounding from which to progress to more specialised and technical aspects of forestry practice.

Second Year focuses on developing land management, business and communication and principles of forestry knowledge.

Third year comprises modules on forestryspecific topics like forest management, forest protection, silviculture, forest harvesting and forest inventory as well as key skills such as using remote sensing data and GIS. Students undertake a period of 16 weeks of work placement enabling them to return for the final year of study energised and informed about their chosen career.

Fourth year is largely project-based and allows students to combine all of their skills and knowledge, while further developing their ability to communicate effectively.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

ABC / BBCD / BBC +
D AS Level

General Entry Requirements (IB)

26

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / AS Level D
/ A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3

Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)

GCSE C / AS Level D
/ A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3

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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Tuition Fee

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International

29100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29100 EUR per year during 48 months.

Available to International (non-EU) applicants only

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Student excellence and achievement are recognised in UCD through a wide variety of scholarships and awards, which celebrate the diverse talents of our students. Many of these awards are highly regarded by employers and industry.

To award outstanding achievement and to attract students of the highest calibre from around the world, UCD is pleased to offer a number of Global Excellence Scholarships to international students.

These scholarships are competitively awarded based on academic merit and offered by country and/or by discipline. Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for a scholarship. Full terms and conditions apply.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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