The BSc (Hons) Agri-Environmental Sciences at University College Dublin (UCD) prepares you to address environmental challenges through the lens of agriculture and land management. You’ll study soil, biodiversity, and sustainable farming practices, supported by practical learning and field-based experience.
- Level: Bachelor (Honours)
- Award: BSc (Hons) Agri-Environmental Sciences
- Duration: Typically 4 years (subject to entry route and progression)
- Credits: Programme credit structure follows UCD undergraduate requirements (ECTS-based)
- Delivery: On-campus study at University College Dublin
- Study focus: Agriculture–environment interactions, soil and biodiversity, sustainable land management
- Language of instruction: English
- Tuition fees: Vary by student category and year—check UCD’s current fee schedule
- Intake: Typically September (confirm for your entry year)
- Application: Submit via UCD admissions—deadlines vary by applicant type
Programme Structure
The degree is built around a mix of core science modules and applied environmental learning, progressing from foundational topics to more integrated, agriculture-focused environmental management.
- Year 1 (foundations): Introductory modules covering rural environmental systems and key scientific principles.
- Year 2 (core science): Study of soil, plants, animals, and microorganisms, with an emphasis on how these systems relate to agricultural practice.
- Year 3 (applied environmental agriculture): Modules that connect ecological and environmental science to land management, sustainability, and environmental impacts.
- Final year (honours level): Advanced study and a capstone component that consolidates your learning and supports honours achievement.
Indicative module areas include:
- Diversity in the Rural Landscape
- Agricultural Botany
- Soil Science
- Applied Zoology
- Microbiology
- Crop & Animal Science
Learning activities may include: laboratory sessions, fieldwork, and structured practical learning aligned with programme outcomes.
Academic requirements
Entry requirements vary by qualification route. Applicants should meet UCD’s minimum academic entry standards for undergraduate study and any programme-specific subject requirements.
Note: This record does not list GRE/GMAT/GPA requirements.
English requirements
Minimum English test scores (as listed for this programme record):
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (overall)
- TOEFL iBT: 90 (total)
- PTE Academic: 63 (overall)
- Duolingo English Test: 120 (overall)
- Oxford Test of English (OTE): 140 (overall)
Scores must be valid at the time of application. Check UCD admissions guidance for any additional requirements.
Other requirements
General entry requirements (examples shown in this record)
- A-Level: BCC / CCCD / CCC plus relevant AS Level subject grades
- IB: 27 points (as listed in this record)
Subject requirements (examples shown in this record)
- Mathematics: GCSE C / A Level E (or AS Level D); IB SL 4 / HL 3
- Laboratory Science: GCSE C / A Level E (or AS Level D); IB SL 4 / HL 3
Final eligibility depends on the specific combination of subjects and grades you present. Confirm your qualification details with UCD admissions.
Post-study work options (Ireland)
After completing your degree in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permission, subject to meeting the relevant immigration criteria at the time of application.
- Eligibility: Typically requires that you have successfully completed an eligible programme in Ireland and hold the appropriate permission to remain in the State for study.
- Timing: Applications are usually made after graduation and within the permitted timeframe set by Irish immigration authorities.
- Duration: The length of permission depends on the specific scheme in force and your circumstances at the time of application.
- Conditions: You may need to demonstrate that you meet academic completion requirements and comply with any reporting or documentation requirements.
Important: Immigration rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the Irish Department of Justice and UCD International for the most up-to-date post-study work and visa requirements.