AU557 · Level 7 · 3 years

Agriculture and Environmental Management

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

261

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About this course

This Level 7 degree prepares you for work in farming and the environment, with a focus on sustainability. It meets Trained Farmer requirements for farm inheritance and tax exemptions.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers basic science, maths, animal and crop production, soil science and farm safety. Later modules include organic agriculture, dairy and drystock production, agricultural enterprise diversification and rural development. It is practical, with lectures, field work, labs and IT. Years 1 and 2 are at Mountbellew, then Galway City.
Placement and abroad
Students must complete an industry placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in farming, agri-foods, environmental consultancy, applied ecology and agri-business.
Who it suits
Suits students who like farming, the countryside and practical science.

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About Agriculture

Focus on food production, farming technology, and sustainable practices

Learn about the science, technology, and business of farming and food production. These degrees cover a wide range of topics including crop and livestock management, soil science, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural economics. E.g. Agricultural Science, Sustainable Farm Management, Horticulture.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026261Published after the final round
2025 261250398
2024 269269399
2023 270270409

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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