Study location	Ireland, ATU Letterkenny
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture)
Course code	0068/0133

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details

More information	atu.ie/..s/bachelor-of-science-agriculture

Overview

Our Bachelor of Science in Agriculture provides you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a diverse and rewarding career in the agricultural industry. Whether it’s as a farm manager or in agricultural sales, the opportunities are vast and diverse.

One of the most unique aspects of this course is that it will provide you with a 12 week placement on a working farm and related agricultural businesses. It will demonstrate to future employers your capacity to apply technical skills to real-world situations.

Outside of your placement you’ll be gaining knowledge in the key areas of soil and plant science, ruminant husbandry and agriculture business management. You’ll also learn about Farm Waste and Environmental Science, Livestock Production and Animal Science in Year 3. Equally, should you not wish to continue onto third year you can exit the course with a Higher Certificate in Science in Agriculture following the successful completion of your first two years.

Career opportunities

Career Pathways
The main employers are:

Agriculture Sector

Agri-food industry

Government Agencies

Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:

Agricultural Research Assistant

Agricultural Sales

Farm Manager