About Bagrsc Agri-environmental Sciences in University College Dublin

This degree focuses on sustainable management of natural resources (plants, animals, air, soils and water) in agriculture and other land-based industries, and protection of the rural environment for future generations. This specialist applied science-based degree will equip you for a career at the interface between agriculture and the environment, to give you:
 

• An understanding of rural environmental issues in Ireland, the EU and worldwide
• A detailed knowledge of sustainable agriculture and land management practice
• The skills to contribute in future farming and land use industries, as either a scientist, planner or policymaker
• First-hand experience of agri-environmental research as a basis for further studies
• Interpersonal and professional skills required in a wide range of career paths

Many AES graduates follow career paths as environmental consultants; others work in State agencies that require both agricultural and environmental management skills, including:
 

• Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine
• Teagasc
• Environmental Protection Agency
• National Parks & Wildlife Service
• Local authorities
  
  A high proportion of AES graduates go on to further studies at postgraduate level.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration. 
• Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
• TOEFL:  minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section
• PTE: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section..

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University College Dublin Average Tution Fees And Other Expenses

• University fees are fixed each year, however additional expenses while studying in Ireland must be planned beforehand.
• Tuition fee for the academic year 2020-2021 is given below:

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