This is a 60-credit, part-time (year 3 entry only), level 7 add-on degree programme which will be delivered over 2 years. It was developed by DkIT in partnership with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College and is the first programme of its kind in Ireland. It is evident that there is a need to provide ongoing education for qualified, experienced farmers and those working in agri-business, to allow them to keep pace with ongoing technological and policy changes in the sector. This programme is aimed at holders of ‘Green Certs’ who have significant experience but did not pursue higher or further education beyond NFQ level 6.
| College | Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) |
| Course ID | 184441 |
| Course Location | Dundalk, Louth |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology - Awarding Body |
| Awarding Body Details | BSc in Agriculture |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Time | Please refer to course page for further details: https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/bsc-in-agriculture.html |
| Course Fee | Price on Application |
| Entry Requirements | Please refer to course page for further details: https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/bsc-in-agriculture.html |
| Course Code | DK_NAAGR_7 |
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