Incorporating Degree Award Options:
BSc Honours in Agriculture in Animal and Crop Science
BSc Honours in Agriculture in Environmental Management

Programme Title	Bachelor of Science (Honours)  in Agriculture
CAO Code	LY828
LYIT internal code
Duration	4 Years ab initio
Standard Code Places:	32
National Framework Level	8
Award Type	Major
Awarding Body	LYIT, under Delegated Authority from QQI

Is this Programme for Me?

This programme provides you with a range of specialized skills ideal for employment in the agriculture and environmental sectors. The Honours Degree in Agriculture offers two degree award options; Animal & Crop Science or Environmental Management.  Students will have the opportunity to specialize in fourth year. There is an increasing demand for graduates with these skills sets. Graduates of the programme can expect to gain employment in a range of areas including farming, agri-foods, environmental management and agri-business.

Minimum Academic Entry Requirements

• Minimum Six O6/H7
• Maths O6/H7
• English or Irish O6/H7
• At least two H5

Special requirements

Students will undertake a mandatory work placement of 12 weeks duration (which will be divided into two six week placements) in the second semester of year 2 of the programme.  This will give students operational experience of a working farm and related agricultural businesses which will in turn enhance their employability and future career prospects.  While the Institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement, final responsibility for securing the placement, resides with the learner. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner. Students can beplaced anywhere in Ireland.

What will I study

Year/Semester	Modules	Mandatory/ Elective	No of credits
1/1	Introduction to Agriculture	Mandatory	5
	Animal Husbandry, Nutrition & Welfare	Mandatory	10
	Communications & IT Skills	Mandatory	5
	Fundamentals of Biology & Chemistry	Mandatory	5
	Mathematical Skills for Science 1	Mandatory	5
1/2	Ruminant Husbandry	Mandatory	10
	Agricultural Business Management	Mandatory	10
	Soil & Plant Science	Mandatory	5
	Alternative Farm Enterprises	Mandatory	5
2/3	Agriculture & Environmental Impact	Mandatory	10
	Grassland & Crop Production	Mandatory	10
	Work placement & Farm Health Safety	Mandatory	5
	Beef & dairy Production Systems	Mandatory	5
2/4	Work Placement 12 weeks	Mandatory	30
3/5	Animal Science	Elective	10
	Ecology & Ecosystems	Elective	10
	Agricultural Marketing & Accounts	Elective	5
	Advanced Soil Science	Mandatory	5
	Sheeps, Pigs & Poultry	Mandatory	5
	Research Skills	Mandatory	5
3/6	Agricultural & Food Technology	Mandatory	5
	Farm Waste & Environmental Science	Mandatory	5
	Advanced Crop Production	Mandatory	10
	Literature Project	Mandatory	5

Year 4 Animal & Crop Production Honours Degree Specialism

Year/Semester	Modules	Mandatory/ Elective	No of credits
4/1	Agricultural Business & Economics	Mandatory	10
	Animal Welfare	Mandatory	10
	Crop Science & Mechanisation	Mandatory	5
	Research Project Design	Mandatory	5
4/2	Sustainable Agriculture	Mandatory	10
	Animal Health, Reproduction & Genetics	Mandatory	10
	Research Project	Mandatory	10

Year 4 Environmental Management Honours Degree Specialism

Year/Semester	Modules	Mandatory/ Elective	No of credits
4/1	Agricultural Business & Economics	Mandatory	10
	Environmental Science	Mandatory	10
	Organic Farming	Mandatory	5
	Research Project Design	Mandatory	5
4/2	Sustainable Agriculture	Mandatory	10
	Climate Change & Agriculture	Mandatory	10
	Research Project	Mandatory	10

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates find themselves working in the following sectors:

• Agriculture
• Agri-food
• Government Agencies

Graduate careers typically include:

• Farm Manager
• Agricultural Research Assistant
• Agricultural Sales

Are there follow-up Programmes Available?

Upon completion of studies graduates can proceed to Masters Degree study at other Universities in Ireland or abroad.

This course begins in September each year. How to Apply

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

• Contact: Dr. Joanne Gallagher, Head of Department of Science, Letterkenny Institute of Technology
• E- Mail: joanne.gallagher@lyit.ie
• Telephone: (074) 918 6317