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ABC / BBCD / BBC + D AS Level
GCSE C / AS Level D / A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3
GCSE C / AS Level D / A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3
Curricular information is subject to change.
This course is aimed at students who wish to build their knowledge and skills-base to address the complexities of developing, deploying and managing technology for the agriculture sector.
With a focus on design, numeracy and technology, our students will be committed and engaged with farming and food production, and specifically with technology, to enhance efficiency, sustainability and reliability.
Technologies of interest range from computer systems, networks, data management and sensors, through machinery systems to precision agriculture.
Students will study modules in basic science, agricultural sciences, engineering technologies and data science.
Students will spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, and undertaking independent study.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-trimester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.
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.
A PWE placement takes place in third year and may be taken internationally.
There are opportunities to study abroad for one trimester in third year. Possibilities include:
Graduates will find rewarding and challenging employment in agri-food industries, including:
Typical Roles Include Technical and Managerial Positions in:
There are also excellent graduate study opportunities to specialise in Environmental Technology, Food Engineering, Sustainable Energy and Green Technology.
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.
Each Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) can be considerably advanced by using digital technologies. Digitalization and digital transformation are revolutionizing food and agricultural systems globally through AI, cloud computing and IoT. This plays a significant role in increasing the efficiency, productivity and sustainability of agri-food systems.
This programme considers the related UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) in the transformation of the entire food value chain:
