BAgrSc Hons Dairy Business

First & Second Year
 

You start with a range of business, science, mathematics and technology-related modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in relevant applied sciences, as well as business and communications-related modules.
 

Third & Fourth Year
 

In June of second year, you’ll undertake technical management of a dairy farm at Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December.
 

For trimester two of third year, you study at Teagasc Moorepark in areas including:
 

• Grassland Management & Nutrition

• Dairy Systems

• Applied Breeding & Fertility

• Herd Health

• Dairy Business Project

 

In fourth year you will consolidate your understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules.
 

Students spend an average of 40 hours a week including: lectures and tutorials; laboratory and practical workshops; and independent study.

General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
 

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
 

IELTS
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

 

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 26400

In addition to the highly skilled role of dairy farm management, opportunities exist in a wide variety of areas including:
 

• Research

• Animal feed industry

• Banking

• Teaching

• Consultancy