Agriculture (Common Entry)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Course Details

CAO Code	AU371
Level	8
Duration	4 Years
CAO Points	316 (2024)
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	Donegal – Letterkenny
Mode of Delivery	Full Time
Work placement	Yes

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Course Overview

Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture with degree award options: Animal and Crop Science or Environmental Management prepares you for a career in the Agri-Business sector. It’s a dynamic and diverse industry, and our four year course leaves you perfectly positioned for an exciting future.

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 course 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.

Progression

After completing the common first three years, students choose their area of specialism in Year 4

Animal & Crop Science
Environmental Management

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Undergraduate Prospectus

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths at O6/H7

QQI/FET Major Award Required

Any

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements

3 Distinctions

Advanced Entry

Applications are welcome for entry to stage 2 of a programme at ATU, following completion of a cognate QQI FET Level 6 Major award.

Transfers into years two, three or four are also welcome from those who have completed learning in a cognate area in another Higher-Level Institute (HEI).

Apply for Year 2, 3 or 4

Advanced Entry Information

Fees

Total Fees EU: €3000

This annual student contribution charge is subject to change by Government. Additional tuition fees may apply. Click on the link below for more information on fees, grants and scholarships.

Total Fees Non-EU: €12000

Fees shown are per annum.

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