First & Second Year You start with a range of business, science, mathematics and technology-related modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in relevant applied sciences, as well as business and communications-related modules. Third & Fourth Year In June of second year, you’ll undertake technical management of a dairy farm at Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December. For semester two of third year, you study at Teagasc Moorepark in areas including: Grassland Management & Nutrition Dairy Systems Applied Breeding & Fertility Herd Health Dairy Business Project In fourth year you will consolidate your understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules. Students spend an average of 40 hours a week including: lectures and tutorials; laboratory and practical workshops; and independent study. Assessment varies but involves a combination of projects, continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations. Assessment of PWE involves monthly reports, a final report and an interview upon completion.

Cambridge A Level: At least three subjects at A Level Grade C and three other subjects at GCSE Level Grade C. International Baccalaureate: 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma. If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.