SE505 · Level 7 · 3 years

Forestry

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

254

Up 28 points since 2023 (226).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in Waterford on managing forests. It is accredited by the Society of Irish Foresters.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study plants, wood, surveying and mapping, forest soils and protection, timber, and later silviculture and forest management. A lot of the course is outdoor fieldwork. In Year 3 you write a management plan for a real estate.
Placement and abroad
There is a company placement in the second semester of Year 2.
Where it can lead
Graduates work for Coillte, Teagasc, forestry companies and sawmills, and can progress to the Level 8 honours degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who like being outdoors and working with trees and nature.

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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
2026254Published after the final round
2025 271271401
2024 270270390
2023 226226389

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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