SE528 · Level 8 · 4 years

Horticulture

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

310

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in horticulture, delivered by Teagasc Kildalton College and SETU together. It mixes plant science, practical skills and business.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study plant biology, plant knowledge, propagation, soils, plant protection and horticulture skills. Later years add business, marketing, law, landscape design and arboriculture, with many electives such as nursery stock, greenkeeping or beekeeping. Year 4 has a project.
Placement and abroad
A 15-week industry placement is included, and it leads to Green Cert status.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as craft gardeners, greenkeepers, nursery or fruit and vegetable producers, landscapers or designers, tree surgeons, horticultural therapists or teachers, or go on to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy plants, outdoor practical work and perhaps running their own 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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026310Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Applied Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Geography: 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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