都柏林大學

Why is this course for me?

If you are interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, during your first year at UCD, you can choose your area of specialisation. If you receive an offer on the Agricultural Science course (UAS1) you will be guaranteed a place in any of the five specialisations from second year. If, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you'd like to specialise in, you can select ONE of these areas on your application.

What will I study?

In second year, you specialise in one of the programme areas listed below:

• Agriculture Systems Technology
• Animal & Crop Production
• Animal Science
• Animal Science – Equine
• Food & Agribusiness Management

Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, as well as undertaking independent study.

A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-semester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.

International Study Opportunities

Professional Work Experience (PWE) is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. Part, or all, of PWE can be taken abroad. PWE provides an opportunity for you to network, experience many different roles and, in some instances, even secure a job prior to graduation.

There are opportunities to study abroad for one semester during third year, in universities in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA, among others.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. Careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, business and services include:

• Enterprise management
• Technical service and consultancy
• Research
• Education
• Marketing & communications
• Primary production of quality food and fibre products

You can also pursue a wide range of graduate studies by research or examination (master’s and PhD) in areas such as:

• Engineering technology
• Environmental resource management
• Humanitarian action
• Rural development
• Business
• Information technology
• Education

Higher and graduate diplomas are also available.