The ideal candidate must be able to work independently very effectively. Prospective candidates include those:

• with a keen interest in farming who would like to have the opportunity to work professionally in agriculture.
• with spare land they would like to cultivate and/or rear animals upon. The BSc in Agriculture is perfect for you either for personal use or for private enterprise!
• working for a company and looking to expand working skillsets cost-efficiently.
• with farming experience wanting to deepen their knowledge.

Applicants are expected to be skilled in the use of the Internet and computers, especially with respect to word-processing and spreadsheets (eg. Microsoft Word and Excel). If your skills are limited in this area, you may find it necessary to undertake an I.T. course before commencing the degree. Applicants should have a good command of the English language. If English is not your native language, please supply proof that your English language skills will allow you to cope with the course material and requirements (e.g. an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent).

The program pathway is split into 4 separate qualifications: a Certificate, a Diploma, an Advanced Diploma, and finally, a Bachelor‘s degree.
Each qualification builds upon the next one. You must complete 240 ECTS credits to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree.

Choose from three specialisations below.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Sustainable Agriculture)

Certificate + Diploma + Advanced Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture PLUS

1. Pasture Management
2. Hydroponics I
3. Animal Feed and Nutrition
4. Irrigation – Agriculture
5. Research Project IV
6. Environmental Chemistry OR
7. Animal Welfare OR
8. Dairy Cattle

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Agricultural Science)

Certificate + Diploma + Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Science PLUS

1. Statistics
2. Farm Management
3. Project Management
4. Biochemistry III (Animals)
5. Research Project IV
6. Animal Feed and Nutrition OR
7. Aquaculture

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Production):

Certificate + Diploma + Advanced Diploma in Animal Production PLUS

1. Natural Health Care for Animals
2. Food Technology
3. Pasture Management
4. Irrigation for Agriculture
5. Research Project IV
6. Calf Rearing OR
7. Permaculture with Animals OR
8. Agricultural Marketing

The program is conducted via online distance learning only.

Modules can be done through a combination of online study materials, learning packages sent via post, and videos. Students have access to a personal tutor for each individual module. Upon enrolment, studies may commence within a few days. You will receive an email with an access code for our online learning system. You are required to do an orientation course in academic writing. All studies may be undertaken in the country where you live without the need to travel to Ireland.

Students are required to obtain texts needed for successful completion of program projects, through libraries, on-line resources and/or bookstores.

You will receive unlimited email support from our fully-qualified teachers throughout the entire program, even for individual modules/courses. In some cases, we can also arrange telephone support.