MT750 · Level 7 · 3 years

Agriculture

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

371

Up 40 points since 2023 (331).

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About this course

A Level 7 agriculture degree shared between MTU Bishopstown and Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College. You do not need to come from a farm.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year includes crop production, soil science, biology, animal nutrition, farm machinery, agribusiness finance, IT and maths. You also take animal management workshops with dairy, sheep and beef herds. About one third of modules are business and two thirds agriculture or science.
Placement and abroad
You complete at least 15 weeks of work placement in Year 2 in an agriculture related business, in Ireland or abroad, for example in New Zealand, Australia, the USA or the UK.
Where it can lead
Graduates become commercial farmers, farm managers, agricultural consultants, sales representatives or work in retail management, or progress to a one-year add-on BSc (Honours) in Agriculture.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy working outdoors with animals and crops and are interested in running a farm business.

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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

2023331202428920252892026371

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026371Published after the final round
2025 289289421
2024 289289409
2023 331331440

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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

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