Code
SE524
Location
Waterford
Campus
Cork Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 1 year
- Credits 60
- Delivery Fulltime
- Application Status Open
- Next Intake September 2024
What is the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture?
This one year add-on course aims to give students with BSc (Level 7) degrees in Agriculture or other relevant ordinary degree (Level 7), the opportunity to obtain an Honours (level 8) degree in their respective discipline. Using the invaluable expertise of both the School of Science and School of Business together with input from Teagasc, the course aims to increase the student’s knowledge while also improving the students business acumen.
How is the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture structured?
The BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture is a one year add-on course that prepares students for a professional career or postgraduate education in Agriculture. The year consists of two semesters each comprising 6 modules. Some of the modules will be common to all students while other modules will be specific to their stream or discipline.
Research Project:
A research project will be carried out by each student throughout the two semesters of the add-on year. This will enable students to learn the rudiments of carrying out research and how to write up a scientific report. It may also help them to determine whether they would like to obtain a postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) after they graduate.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Land Science Research Methods | Land Science Research Project |
| Statistics for Land Management | Biodiversity Management |
| Sustainable Crop Management | Soil Nutrient Management |
| Livestock Management | Choose one of the following electives: |
| MIS and eBusiness | *Agricultural Policy & Economics |
| Choose one of the following electives: | *Managing People |
| *Project Management | *Sustainable and Renewable Energy |
| *Professional Development | *Integrated Pest Management |
| *Sustainable Water Management Systems | |
| * = elective module | * = elective module |
Entry Requirements for BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture:
You are eligible to apply for this course if you have completed or are completing a BSc (Level 7) degree in Agriculture or other relevant ordinary degree (Level 7) from another college provided you meet the minimum requirements to apply.
To Apply for BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture:
Go to Advanced Entry
BSc (Hons) in Land Management graduates may follow careers in:
Forest management
Managers of progressive farm enterprises
Managers of agri-food
Cooperatives
Nursery stock production
Wood processing industry
Garden centres
State and Development agencies
Landscape contracting
BSc (Hons) in Land Management graduates may follow careers in:
Forest management
Managers of progressive farm enterprises
Managers of agri-food
Cooperatives
Nursery stock production
Wood processing industry
Garden centres
State and Development agencies
Landscape contracting
Course Leader
Dr Nick McCarthy
Course Leader of BSc.(Hons) in Land Management in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry -
Call: +35351302646
Email: [email protected]
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