This course is available through the following application route(s)
During the Food & Agribusiness Management degree, you’ll learn how the principles of business and economics apply to farming, food production and marketing. You’ll gain an understanding of how the Irish and international food systems deliver food products and services that people want, and how farmers and food manufacturers can produce profitably, while also taking care of the natural environment.
The four-year degree provides a unique opportunity to understand both business and science, focusing on the agri-food sector – Ireland’s largest indigenous industry. You’ll learn skills that can be used across a wide range of jobs both within and outside the agri-food sector.
You will study core science subjects in first year, and then develop your agribusiness knowledge with specialist modules.
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures and tutorials, participating in laboratory- based practical classes and undertaking independent study.
A combination of end-of-trimester written examinations and innovative continuous assessment is used. In your final year, you’ll also prepare a project on a specific agribusiness research topic of your choice.
You will spend the second trimester of your third year working in the food and agribusiness industry in Ireland or abroad. This helps you apply the knowledge you have gained, and can lead directly to employment following graduation.
There are also opportunities to take a trimester abroad in third year. Possibilities include:
Our graduates have an excellent record of finding employment in various sectors, including:
Popular graduate study programmes include: MSc and PhD by research; MSc in Marketing; MAgrSc in Agricultural Extension and Innovation and MSc in Food Business Strategy.
UCD Agriculture and Food Science Programme Office,
Agriculture and Food Science Centre,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 7194
Email:agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie
Web:www.ucd.ie/agfood
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AESC10010 | Land Use and the Environment | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CHEM00020 | Introductory Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MATH10230 | Mathematics for Agriculture I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYC10180 | Physics for Ag. Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDEV10020 | Information Skills | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDEV10030 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BIOL10010 | Animal Biology and Evolution | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BIOL10030 | Cell and Plant Biology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CHEM10010 | Introduction to the Chemistry of Biomolecules | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDEV10040 | Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Choose one option module. Students who wish to take Food, Diet & Health (FDSC10010) should select the module in the Spring trimester. |
FDSC10010 | Food Diet and Health | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Choose one option module. Students who wish to take Food, Diet & Health (FDSC10010) should select the module in the Spring trimester. |
ANSC10010 | Introduction to Animal Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Choose one option module. Students who wish to take Food, Diet & Health (FDSC10010) should select the module in the Spring trimester. |
FDSC10030 | Our Food, Our Planet: Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
BSEN10010 | Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
CPSC10010 | Introduction to Crop Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
HORT10020 | Plants and People | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
HORT10030 | Plant-based Diets | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
AERD20030 | Business Management | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
FDSC20010 | Food Macronutrients | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
FOR20100 | Applied Biostatistics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MICR20010 | Agricultural Microbiology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
AERD20020 | Business Law | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
CPSC20030 | Principles of Crop Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDEV20030 | Applied Economic Analysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDEV20140 | Health, Welfare & Safety in Agriculture | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of: Choose one option module for Autumn trimester. |
AESC20060 | Soil Science Basics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A)1 of: Choose one option module for Autumn trimester. |
AESC30110 | Diversity in the Rural Landscape | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B)1 of: Choose one option module for Spring trimester. |
FDSC20110 | Food Diet and Health II - Making Healthy Food Choices | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B)1 of: Choose one option module for Spring trimester. |
ANSC20020 | Animal Nutrition I | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of electives worth 10 credits. |
CPSC30050 | Organic Agriculture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of electives worth 10 credits. |
FDSC20240 | Professional Skills Developmen | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of electives worth 10 credits. |
ANSC20010 | Genetics and Biotechnology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
AERD30180 | Professional Work Experience | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 30 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
AERD30010 | Spreadsheet Modelling and Business Applications | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
AERD30050 | Financial Planning and Control | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
AERD30200 | Statistics and Econometrics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
BSEN40410 | Food Chain Integrity | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
FDSC30150 | Principles of Meat Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
AESC30080 | Agri-Environmental Issues and Policy | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
RDEV30160 | Food Poverty and Policy | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken instead of an elective worth 5 credits |
RDEV30380 | Knowledge Tfr for Farm Innovat | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDEV40670 | Food & Agribusiness Research Project | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 10 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD30190 | Farm Business Management | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD40020 | International Food Marketing | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD40180 | Enterprise Development | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDEV40830 | Farm Diversification and Land Use Change | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD30210 | Food and Agricultural Policy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD30220 | Agri-Taxation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD40040 | Food and Agribusiness Strategy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD40190 | Agri-Environmental Economics and Policy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDEV30060 | Professional Communications | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of electives. |
AERD40140 | Analysis of Prices and Markets in Global Agri-Business | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of electives. |
ANSC30020 | Animal Breeding I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of electives. |
CPSC30050 | Organic Agriculture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of electives. |
RDEV30160 | Food Poverty and Policy | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of electives. |
RDEV30380 | Knowledge Tfr for Farm Innovat | Autumn | 5 |
The content of the Food and Agribusiness Management programme is relevant to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
No poverty (SDG 1): by understanding the food chain "from farm to fork", graduates of the programme can identify opportunities for adding value to agricultural products, thereby increasing profits and improving livelihoods.
Zero hunger (SDG 2): with its focus on food production, distribution, and management, the programme and its graduates can contribute to efforts to eliminate hunger and achieve food security.
Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8): the programme equips its graduates with business skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, which can lead to job creation and economic growth in rural areas.
Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12): understanding agribusiness management helps promote sustainable practices in food production and consumption, thereby reducing waste and environmental impact.
Climate action (SDG 13): students taking this programme will learn which policies and practices may be most cost effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the agri-food sector.
Life on land (SDG 15): with sustainable land management approached from both science and business perspectives, graduates of the programme will learn how to help protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.
UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Food & Agribusiness Management:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceInt | UAS1 Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science |
Commencing 2024/2025 September | Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
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| showAudience-audienceEU | DN250 Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science |
Full-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Application through CAO | Apply via CAO |
Additional special entry route(s) to Food & Agribusiness Management:
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | UAS1 Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science |
Commencing 2024/2025 September | Access Progression Pathway Access Progression Pathway Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid. If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type. |
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