Key information for Bachelor of Science Organic Agriculture

Code: SE509 | Level: 7 | Duration: 3 years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 180

Location for Bachelor of Science Organic Agriculture

Location: Wexford | Campus: Summerhill Road

Application Information for Bachelor of Science Organic Agriculture

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: Open

Study Options for Bachelor of Science Organic Agriculture

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

International Applicants information for Bachelor of Science Organic Agriculture

International Application Status: Closed | 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 Organic Agriculture?

Year 2: Sem 3: Agricultural Microbiology | Sem 4: Agricultural Marketing I, Sem 3: Applied ICT in Agriculture | Sem 4: Agricultural Micro Economics, Sem 3: Concepts in Soil Science | Sem 4: Agroforestry Production Systems, Sem 3: Farm Financial Accounting | Sem 4: Animal Nutrition, Sem 3: Genetics and Breeding | Sem 4: Fundamentals of Protected Cropping Systems in Organic Agriculture, Sem 3: Principals and Standards of Organic Production | Sem 4:

SE509 Wexford

Bachelor of Science

Organic Agriculture

Entry Route From SE509

The BSc in Organic Agriculture is a programme for students that want to lead the development of the Irish Organic Sector. Graduates from the programme will have a skill set that specialises in organic food production and can be applied across the entire agrifood industry.

Years 1 and 2 are geared towards the development of technical skills that are used in farm businesses, and upon completion students will be eligible for stamp duty exemption or land transfer for young farmers (Green Cert).

Year 3 focuses on the development of skills that are needed to be successful in the agricultural industry. During this time, students will deepen their understanding of organic agriculture and the biology and business principles that underpin the sector.

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Agricultural Microbiology	Agricultural Marketing I
Applied ICT in Agriculture	Agricultural Micro Economics
Concepts in Soil Science	Agroforestry Production Systems
Farm Financial Accounting	Animal Nutrition
Genetics and Breeding	Fundamentals of Protected Cropping Systems in Organic Agriculture
Principals and Standards of Organic Production