Key information for BSc in Agriculture

Code: SE508 | Level: 7 | Duration: 3 years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 180

Location for BSc in Agriculture

Location: Waterford | Campus: Cork Road

Application Information for BSc in Agriculture

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: Open | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/undergraduate-fees

Study Options for BSc in Agriculture

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

International Applicants information for BSc in 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 BSc in Agriculture?

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: , Sem 3: * = elective module | 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

What are the entry requirements for BSc in Agriculture?

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc in Agriculture:5 subjects: O6/H7English or Irish: O6/H7Mathematics: O6/H7Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc in Agriculture:QQI FET/FETAC EntryAdvanced Entry - Years 2,3,4 or 5Non-EU ApplicantsMature Entry RouteStudents who have successfully completed a QQI FET/ FETAC approved Level 6 with a merit at Kildalton College or equivalent can apply to transfer into Year 2 of the BSc in Agriculture.

What further study options exist for graduates of BSc in Agriculture?

Students who complete this level 7 degree programme can choose either to graduate after three years or progress on to a related level 8 degree - BSc (Hons) in Land Management in AgricultureCompletion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU or other third-level colleges. Career Opportunities for BSc in Agriculture graduates:Graduates from BSc in Agriculture may find employment in fields such as:Managers of modern farm enterprisesManagers in Agri-Food cooperativesManagers in Meat processing plantsSales positions in AgribusinessFollow on study for BSc in Agriculture graduates:SETU | Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture

SE508 Waterford

Bachelor of Science

Agriculture

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What is the BSc in Agriculture course?

Agriculture is of major importance to the Irish economy and most farms are family-operated with the farmer being the owner and manager and operator. The first two years of the course concentrates on equipping the student with the knowledge and skills needed to manage a modern commercial farm. The third year aims to expand the student’s business, managerial, scientific and IT skills.

Stamp Duty Exemption

This course fulfils the requirements for stamp duty exemption or land transfer for young farmers (Green Cert.)

Kildalton College

Students take agriculture-based modules at Kildalton Agricultural College and scientific related modules are taken at SETU Waterford. A free bus service operates between SETU Waterford and Kildalton.

BSc in Agriculture course farm placement

In the second year of the course students spend 12 weeks on farms specially chosen by Teagasc in order to get practical experience on high quality commercial farms. A number of students choose to travel overseas for farm experience e.g. New Zealand.

Advanced Entry

Students who have successfully completed a QQI FET/ FETAC approved Level 6 with a merit at Kildalton College or equivalent can apply to transfer into Year 2 of the BSc in Agriculture.

Innovative teaching

This programme recently won the ‘Most impactful use of Pearson courseware or services’ award in recognition of the blended learning approach in the delivery of the programmes. The common science programmes use an integrated on-line tutorial system that is delivered to small groups in an IT room supported by one or two members of staff. These weekly formative tutorials allow students to apply or practice the material covered in class that week and student receives individual attention and help at tutorials.

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
* = elective module

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

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc in Agriculture:

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc in Agriculture:

Students who have successfully completed a QQI FET/ FETAC approved Level 6 with a merit at Kildalton College or equivalent can apply to transfer into Year 2 of the BSc in Agriculture.

Students who complete this level 7 degree programme can choose either to graduate after three years or progress on to a related level 8 degree - BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU or other third-level colleges.