BSc (with Honors) in Sustainable Agriculture / Agri-Food Production
Key Points
This is a common B.Sc. entry. (Hons) in Agriculture and this program will have two award options;
- BSc (Hons) Sustainable Agriculture
- BSc (Hons) Agri-food production
The first two stages of these programs are common, and students will begin their specialization in Sustainable Agriculture or Agri-Food Production in the third year of the program.
Enterprise placement
There are two work placements in stages 2 and 3 of both programs. Internships offer students excellent opportunities to apply their learning to real-world settings and develop general and subject-specific employability skills.
Stage 2 placement is usually done at a host farm and lasts for 8 weeks. Stage 3 placement can be in an agri-food industry or a large agricultural company. This internship lasts 12 weeks and can be completed abroad.
Career options
Graduates of this course will have career opportunities in the following areas:
- Postgraduate research positions;
- Agricultural Advisor with consultancy or state agency;
- A commercial farmer or agricultural manager;
- Technical sales role;
- Analytical Scientist or Researcher in the Agro-Environmental Management Sector;
- Quality Manager or Food Production Supervisor;
- Rural Industry Entrepreneur;
- Manufacturing: food or beverages;
- Auditors or inspectors of the agri-food sector;
- Rural entrepreneurs (for example, artisan food products, etc.);
- Production supervisors and analysts in the food processing sector;
- Quality management / quality assurance functions in the agri-food industry;
- Food product development scientists.
Course delivery
These programs will be delivered through a variety of hands-on hands-on lab classes, field trips, site visits, and interactive tutorials and lectures.
Practical classes related to animal and crop husbandry will be held at Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College.
Program structure
Admission requirements
→ International students will require a Bachelor’s degree from the country of origin. The degree and grades must be officially translated into English.
Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English.
→ IELTS 6.0 or higher (or its internationally recognized equivalent).
Who should apply
This course is suitable for students interested in the area of agriculture and agri-food. These programs provide extensive knowledge of the science and business of agribusiness and agri-food and are suitable for students who enjoy a mix of outdoor and indoor classrooms.
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