Agricultural Science

If you’re interested in agricultural science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, you can select the no preference (uas1) option on the online application portal. then, during your first year at ucd, you can choose your area of specialisation. if you receive an offer on the agricultural science programme, you’ll be guaranteed a place in any of the eleven specialisations from second year. if, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you’d like to specialise in, you can select one of these areas on the application form. the degree specialisations offered are: ess1 agri-environmental sciences ets2 agricultural systems technology cps1 animal & crop production ans1 animal science eqs1 animal science – equine cps3 crop science dbs1 dairy business fas1 food & agribusiness management faw1 food business with chinese studies * fos1 forestry hls1 horticulture

Pwe is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. part, or all, of pwe can be taken abroad. pwe provides an opportunity for you to network, experience many different roles and, in some instances, even secure a job prior to graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Bagrsc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, business and services include: enterprise management technical service and consultancy research education marketing and communications primary production of quality food and fibre products you can also pursue a wide range of graduate studies by research or examination (master’s and phd) in areas such as: environmental resource management humanitarian action rural development business information technology education

Work while you study

During class periods, international students may work up to 20 hours per week, and during normal university vacation periods, they may work full-time up to 40 hours per week.

Partnerships

Most universities in Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University College Dublin has partnerships with the following companies: