Key information for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture

Code: SE529 | Level: 8 | Duration: 4 years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 240

Location for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture

Location: Waterford | Campus: Cork Road

Application Information for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: None | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/undergraduate-fees

Study Options for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture

Work placement options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/engage/access-our-talent)

International Applicants information for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture

International Application Status: Open | Application Information Link: https://www.setu.ie/global/study-at-setu/applying-to-setu | International Fees Link: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/global-fees

What modules are taught in Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture?

Please Note: Electives are run subject to class sizes and timetable constraints. Some electives require prerequisites.* = elective module | Year 1: Sem 1: Introduction to Farm Accounts | Sem 2: Chemistry for Land Sciences, Sem 1: Plant Biology | Sem 2: Agriculture in the Economy, Sem 1: Communication Skills | Sem 2: Animal Biology, Sem 1: Computer Applications | Sem 2: Animal Production, Sem 1: Mechanisation & Safety | Sem 2: Mathematics and Physics for Agriculture, Sem 1: Animal Breeding & Welfare | Sem 2: Tillage Crop Production | Year 2: Sem 3: Environmental Science | Sem 4: Placement, Sem 3: Crop Technology | Sem 4: , Sem 3: Dairy Production | Sem 4: , Sem 3: Cattle Production | Sem 4: , Sem 3: Agricultural Soils Management | Sem 4: , Sem 3: Choose one of the following electives: | Sem 4: , Sem 3: *Sheep Production | Sem 4: , Sem 3: *Mechanisation | Sem 4: | Year 3: Sem 5: Agriculture & Environment | Sem 6: Quality Food Production, Sem 5: Food Analysis & Animal Feed Biotechnology | Sem 6: Food Safety Management Systems, Sem 5: ICT & Business Writing | Sem 6: Farm Buildings, Sem 5: Marketing for Small Business | Sem 6: Financial Management Systems, Sem 5: Business Management | Sem 6: Project Research & Design, Sem 5: Agricultural Entrepreneurship | Sem 6: Farm Business | Year 4: Sem 7: Land Science Research Methods | Sem 8: Student Project, Sem 7: Livestock Management | Sem 8: Soil Nutrient Management, Sem 7: Statistics for Research | Sem 8: Biodiversity Management, Sem 7: Crop Management | Sem 8: Elective Choice 1 (1), Sem 7: MIS & EBusiness | Sem 8: *Agricultural Policy and Economics, Sem 7: Choose one of the following electives: | Sem 8: *Managing People, Sem 7: *Project Management | Sem 8: Elective Choice 2 (1), Sem 7: *Professional Development | Sem 8: *Sustainable & Renewable Energy, Sem 7: | Sem 8: *Integrated Pest Management, Sem 7: | Sem 8: *Sustainable Water Management Systems

What are the entry requirements for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture?

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture:QQI FET/FETAC EntryAdvanced Entry - Years 2,3,4 or 5Non-EU ApplicantsMature Entry Route

What further study options exist for graduates of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture?

Graduates of The BSc (Honours) in Agriculture at SETU are equipped with a diverse skill set that opens doors to various career paths including:Farm ManagerAgricultural AdvisorAgribusiness Sales RepresentativeLivestock or Crop ProductionSpecialistQuality Assurance OfficerAgri-food Industry TechnicianFeed or Fertiliser SalesFarm InspectorSupply Chain AssistantAgricultural Contractor

SE529 Waterford

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Agriculture

Programme Overview

The BSc (Honours) in Agriculture is a four-year Level 8 degree designed to prepare students for successful careers in modern agriculture and the wider agri-food sector. Combining practical farm experience with scientific, technical, and business knowledge, the programme equips graduates with the skills needed to manage productive, sustainable, and profitable farming enterprises.

Practical Learning

The first two years focus on developing strong practical farming skills and a thorough understanding of livestock, crop production, farm operations, and agricultural technologies. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through a combination of classroom instruction, fieldwork, and practical training.

Business, Science and Technology

As students progress through the programme, they develop expertise in agricultural science, business management, finance, information technology, and decision-making. This ensures graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of a modern, technology-driven agricultural industry and to lead successful farming and agribusiness enterprises.

Industry Placement

A key feature of the programme is a 12-week farm placement undertaken during the second year. Students gain valuable real-world experience on progressive commercial farms, applying their knowledge in a professional setting while developing practical skills, industry connections, and an understanding of modern farm management practices.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are highly sought after across the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Career opportunities include:

Farm Management
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Sales and Marketing
Agrifood Cooperatives
Meat and Food Processing
Agricultural Advisory Services
Farm Business Consultancy
Agri-Tech and Agricultural Innovation

The programme provides graduates with a strong foundation for leadership roles within agriculture while also creating pathways to further study and professional development.

Please Note: Electives are run subject to class sizes and timetable constraints. Some electives require prerequisites.

* = elective module

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Introduction to Farm Accounts	Chemistry for Land Sciences
Plant Biology	Agriculture in the Economy
Communication Skills	Animal Biology
Computer Applications	Animal Production
Mechanisation & Safety	Mathematics and Physics for Agriculture
Animal Breeding & Welfare	Tillage Crop Production

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Environmental Science	Placement
Crop Technology
Dairy Production
Cattle Production
Agricultural Soils Management
Choose one of the following electives:
*Sheep Production
*Mechanisation

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6
Agriculture & Environment	Quality Food Production
Food Analysis & Animal Feed Biotechnology	Food Safety Management Systems
ICT & Business Writing	Farm Buildings
Marketing for Small Business	Financial Management Systems
Business Management	Project Research & Design
Agricultural Entrepreneurship	Farm Business

Year 4

Semester 7	Semester 8
Land Science Research Methods	Student Project
Livestock Management	Soil Nutrient Management
Statistics for Research	Biodiversity Management
Crop Management	Elective Choice 1 (1)
MIS & EBusiness	*Agricultural Policy and Economics
Choose one of the following electives:	*Managing People
*Project Management	Elective Choice 2 (1)
*Professional Development	*Sustainable & Renewable Energy
	*Integrated Pest Management
	*Sustainable Water Management Systems