CAO Code AU371
  Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture

Animal & Crop Science

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.

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

Agriculture (Common Entry)
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
7 Agricultural Business & Economics Mandatory 10 4
Animal Welfare Mandatory 10 6
Crop Science & Mechanisation Mandatory 5 3
Research Project Design Mandatory 5 3
8 Sustainable Agriculture Mandatory 10 4
Animal Health, Reproduction & Genetics Mandatory 10 7
Research Project Mandatory 10 3

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

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

Key Information

CAO Key Dates:
Discounted closing date – 20 January (17:15)
Normal closing date – 1 February (17:15)
Late closing date – 1 May (17:15)
Change of Mind opens – 5 May (12:00)
Change of Mind closes – 1 July (17:15)
Round 1 offers – 20 August (06:00)
The delivery of each degree award option is subject to sufficient student demand.

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