US870 · Level 8 · 4 years

Agricultural Science and Sustainability

Technological University of the Shannon - Thurles · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

317

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A BSc in Thurles on agriculture with a focus on sustainability and the environment. It is run with Gurteen College.

How long
4 years
What you study
You spend semester 2 of Year 1 and semester 1 of Year 2 at Gurteen College, learning crop, dairy, beef and sheep production. Other modules cover soils, ecology, GIS and the Irish agri-food sector. In Year 4 you study environmental management, auditing, carbon and soil management.
Placement and abroad
In semester 2 of Year 3 you complete a work placement of at least 500 hours.
Where it can lead
Careers include agri-business, environmental consultancy, conservation agencies and bodies such as the EPA.
Who it suits
Suits students who like farming and the outdoors and care about the environment.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023308202430220253002026317

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026317Published after the final round
2025 300300378
2024 302281388
2023 308308389

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

  • Modern Greek: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Polish: 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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