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This programme in Agri-Environmental Sciences is designed for students who wish to acquire wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of the core sciences that underpin agriculture, the functionality and resilience of agro-ecosystems and the sustainable management of natural resources, all of which are key to a sustainably competitive agriculture sector. The programme fosters an integrated appreciation of the benefits and value of environmental quality in farming systems. It also provides a professional body of knowledge and the capacity for critical thinking that are necessary in identifying effective management solutions to complex environmental concerns based on scientific evidence. To achieve this end, the programme provides a wide coverage of the biological and environmental sciences that underpin our understanding of natural processes within farming systems and builds on this foundation to develop an increasingly integrated understanding of agro-ecology, the farmed landscape and rural conservation and management. The programme integrates this scientific knowledge base with a broad understanding of agricultural and environmental policy at Irish, European and global levels. The learning environment includes class, laboratory and field-based tuition, with an emphasis on developing key practical competencies. Student learning is assessed using a range of methods, including continuous class evaluation, written and project assignments, and end of semester examinations using written and multiple choice formats. The programme includes 16-20 weeks of Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in year three, and a final year research project that permits students to focus on their particular interests, and to develop self-directed learning and problem solving capacities.
Many graduates follow career paths as environmental advisors, planners or consultants. Others work in State agencies that require both agricultural and environmental management skills, including:
A high proportion of AES graduates go on to further studies at postgraduate level.
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
AUTUMN: Students must take 25 credits of core modules and one 5 credit option module from the Autumn list.
SPRING: Students choose 20 credits of core modules and two 5 credit electives from any available modules across UCD or consider the option modules below that are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of electives.
In addition to the 55 credits of core modules, students must take an elective or an option module (listed) amounting to 5 credits in the Autumn Trimester only.
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits. A period of Professional Work Experience is mandatory and must be undertaken in Stage 3.
In addition to the 40 credits of core modules students must take at least 2 option modules listed in the Autumn Trimester and 10 credits of electives. Additional option modules may be taken in place of electives.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHAGR001 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |