Agriculture Studies (New 2023)

Course description

This agriculture studies course develops a range of technical skills and knowledge, including land use, farming practice, crop and livestock science, food production, sustainability and environmental management. In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of the technical, ethical, scientific and business principles that hold the Irish agricultural industry to a high standard.
Course Content

• Animal Welfare
• Health & Safety on the Farm
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Start Your Own Business
• Beef Production
• Farm Business Organisation
• Organic Principles & Procedures

Course Certification: 5M2768 – QQI Level 5 Animal Care

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:

Agricultural Consultant/Advisor|  Animal Breeder| Horticultural Consultant| Landscape Gardener| Veterinary Surgeon/Nurse| Zookeeper.

Degree Progression Options

• DKIT | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Agriculture | Level 8
• UCD | Bachelor Agriculture Science | Level 8
• MTU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Level 7
• ATU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Level 7
• MTU Kerry Campus | Ordinary Bachelor Engineering – Agricultural Engineering | Level 7
• SETU Waterford Campus | Bachelor of Science Forestry | Level 7
• TUS Limerick Campuses |Agricultural Mechanisation Pallaskenry Agricultural College & TUS Limerick Campus|Level 7
• ATU | Ordinary Bachelor of Science Agriculture | Agriculture & Enviromental Management | Level 7