University College Dublin (UCD) is a world-renowned university located in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1854, it is one of the oldest and largest universities in the country, with a current student population of over 34,000.

UCD offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across a broad range of disciplines, including arts, humanities, business, law, engineering, medicine, and science. The university is particularly well-known for its programs in agriculture, veterinary science, and architecture, and is also a leader in research in areas such as nanotechnology, information technology, and food science.

The campus itself is situated on 350 acres in the south suburbs of Dublin, providing a picturesque and spacious setting for students and staff. Facilities on campus include state-of-the-art lecture theaters, research labs, libraries, sports facilities, and accommodation options for students.

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This degree focuses on sustainable management of natural resources (soils, water, air, plants, animals, landscapes) within the context of agriculture and other land-based industries, and protection of the rural environment for future generations. This specialist applied science degree will equip you for a career at the interface between production agriculture and environmental protection, by giving you: An understanding of rural environmental issues in Ireland, the EU and globally. A detailed knowledge of sustainable agriculture and land management practices. The skills to contribute to farming and land-use industries, as either a scientist, advisor, consultant, planner or policymaker. First-hand experience of agri- environmental research as a basis for further studies. Interpersonal and professional skills required in a wide range of career paths. Show less

Programme
First Year
focuses on teaching basic sciences relevant to agriculture (especially biology and chemistry) and provides an introduction to rural land-use systems and environmental issues.

Second Year
focuses on the principles of crop and animal production and applied agri- environmental sciences. Modules include: Ecology, Agricultural Botany, Soil Science, Applied Zoology, Microbiology and Introductions to Crop & Animal Science.

On completion of second year, you develop field skills through a week-long residential field course in the Burren, Co. Clare.

Third and Fourth Year
focuses on environmental management in agriculture (e.g. management of soils, nutrients, pests, diseases), while you learn practical field and lab based skills e.g. landscape analysis using GIS. You will also study policies, schemes and practices to protect rural environments.

In fourth year, you complete advanced modules in agri-environmental management, modelling, rural conservation and sustainable agriculture, and you conduct a supervised research project and produce a thesis. This provides an opportunity to study a topic of your own choice more deeply, and gain practical experience of research and scientific writing.

Students spend an average of 40 hours per week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practical classes, and in undertaking independent study.

A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-trimester written examinations is used. A number of modules also involve written assignments and/or project-based work.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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