SE506 · Level 7 · 3 years

Horticulture

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

310

Up 28 points since 2023 (282).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in horticulture, taught in Waterford and Kildalton College. It trains professional growers and landscapers.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn plant growing and propagation, pruning, soil science, pests and diseases, and how to use machinery safely. You also study business skills and take two major streams of horticulture study. Field trips and practical work are a big part of it.
Placement and abroad
Semester 2 of Year 2 is a paid 15-week work placement in Ireland or abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as greenkeepers, nursery producers, gardeners, landscapers and growers, or run their own business. You can add one year to reach a Level 8 degree.
Who it suits
Suits students who like practical outdoor work and growing plants.

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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
2026310Published after the final round
2025 217217399
2024 242242390
2023 282282361

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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