AU657 · Level 8 · 4 years

Agriculture and Environmental Management

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

320

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in farming, the environment and agri-business, with a strong focus on sustainability. It is practical, with fieldwork and lab work.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year is shared with the Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business degree and covers the basics of all sciences, soil science, plant and animal science, farm safety and maths. Later modules include organic agriculture, drystock and dairy production, soil chemistry, farm diversification, and rural development and policy. You spend the first two years at Mountbellew and the next two mostly in Galway City.
Placement and abroad
You must complete an industry placement to gain work experience and help you choose your career path.
Where it can lead
Careers include farming, agri-food, environmental management and consultancy, applied ecology and agri-business.
Who it suits
Suits students who like farming and the outdoors, enjoy practical science, and care about the environment.

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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
2026320Published after the final round
2025 310310378
2024 311311388
2023 320320399

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.

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