Gurteen College and Technological University of the Shannon
Location
Gurteen and Thurles
Educational program name
Agricultural Science and Sustainability
Language
English
EQF level
6
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
The aim of this course is to produce students with knowledge and skills in agriculture with a focus on sustainability. While the course provides the students with a sound theoretical basis for understanding complex agricultural and environmental phenomena within a sustainable development context, its focus is on the practical application of knowledge and skills including agri‑business and on‑farm settings.
Keywords/Topics
Atmospherics, Carbon Management, Soil Management, and Sustainable agricultural systems, Practical/laboratory skills, fieldwork, and farm skills, Personal development in the workplace.
Cost
Fees payable, not disclosed
Contact
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-01-06
Duration
3 years (full time)
Key skill set
Motivation to learn, keen interest in the subject
Category
Soil Resources Management
Entry conditions
A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program, students will gain expertise in the management of agriculture’s interaction with the environment (soil, water and land) and will be ideally qualified to take advantage of the growing employment opportunities. Students may progress to level 7 (Bachelors degree, Hons).