CAO Code AU371

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Agriculture (Common Entry)

4 years / Level 8 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

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.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Introduction to Agriculture	Mandatory	5	4
	Animal Husbandry, Nutrition & Welfare	Mandatory	10	7
	Communications and IT Skills for Science	Mandatory	5	3
	Fundamentals of Biology & Chemistry	Mandatory	5	5
	Mathematical Skills for Science 1	Mandatory	5	4
2	Ruminant Husbandry	Mandatory	10	7
	Agriculutral Business Management	Mandatory	10	5
	Soil & Plant Science	Mandatory	5	5
	Alternative Farm Enterprises	Mandatory	5	5

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Agriculture & Environmental Impact	Mandatory	10	7
	Grassland & Crop Production	Mandatory	10	7
	Work placement & Farm Health and Safety	Mandatory	5	3
	Beef & Dairy Production Systems	Mandatory	5	5
4	Work Placement	Mandatory	30	35

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Agricultural Marketing and Accounts	Mandatory	5	3
	Advanced Soil Science	Mandatory	5	5
	Sheep, Pigs and Poultry Production	Mandatory	5	5
	Research Skills	Mandatory	5	3
	Animal Science	Elective	10	5
	Ecology & Ecosystems	Elective	10	5
6	Agriculture and Food Technology	Mandatory	5	4
	Farm Waste and Environmental Science	Mandatory	10	7
	Advanced Crop Production	Mandatory	5	3
	Literature project	Mandatory	10	3

Pathway Options

After successfully completing the common entry, students get to choose one of the following specialisms:

Animal & Crop Science Environmental Management

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Masters and Doctoral degrees inn institutes and universities at home and abroad.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7
At Least Two H5

Number of Places	32

Reserved Quota
Mature Applicants	2
QQI FET Applicants	2
Access Studies Students	2

Special Requirements

Physical Science Work Placement

The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the University will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. The learner may have to travel outside of Donegal for placement. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.

Information for:

Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Agriculture Sector
Agri-food industry
Government Agencies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Farm Manager
R&D Scientist
Environmental Manager

Employer Testimonials

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186309 /+353 (0)74 9186310

Head of Department Dr Kim Mc Fadden
Email: science@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186309

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Life & Physical Sciences