Code
SE732
Location
Carlow
Campus
Kilkenny Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 4 Years
- CAO Points 293
- Credits 240
- Fees View Details
What is the Course about?
The agri-food sector is one of Ireland's most important indigenous manufacturing sectors, accounting for employment of around 150,000 people. It includes approximately 600 food and drinks firms throughout the country that export 85% of our food and seafood to more than 160 countries worldwide.
This programme focuses on agricultural science, agribusiness, agricultural engineering and agricultural systems. Students will develop knowledge in areas such as sensing technology, electro-pneumatics, electro-hydraulics, automation, Agribusiness, management, marketing and product pricing.
It is also envisaged that graduates of this programme will have Young Trained Farmer status.
Special Features:
- Dual campus delivery between Wexford and Carlow Campuses - Hybrid blend of B. Eng. Across Agriculture and Engineering Disciplines
- Practical emphasis through specialised laboratory and Workshop interaction focusing on Robotics, automation, and software application to Agriculture Engineering Systems.
Year 1
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Applied Physics for Agriculture 1 (M) | Semester1 |
| Engineering Mathematics 1 (M) | Semester1 |
| Mechatronics for Agriculture (M) | Semester1 |
| Principles of Crop Production (M) | Semester1 |
| AgriBusiness Management (M) | Semester2 |
| Agricultural Design and Mechanisation (M) | Semester2 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 (M) | Semester2 |
| Ruminant Animal Production (M) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Marketing I (M) | Semester1 |
| Applied Physics for Agriculture 2 (M) | Semester1 |
| Concepts in Soil Science (M) | Semester1 |
| Engineering Mathematics 3 (M) | Semester1 |
| Manufacturing and CAD (M) | Semester1 |
| Agricultural Micro Economics (M) | Semester2 |
| Automation and PLC's for Agricultural Systems (M) | Semester2 |
| Engineering Mathematics 4 (M) | Semester2 |
| Materials Science in Engineering (M) | Semester2 |
| Sustainable Cropping Systems (M) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Design, Simulation and Analysis (M) | Semester1 |
| Agricultural Marketing II (M) | Semester1 |
| Applied Soil Science (M) | Semester1 |
| Engineering Mathematics 5 (M) | Semester1 |
| Precision Agriculture (M) | Semester1 |
| Industrial Studies (M) | Semester2 |
| Work Placement (M) | Semester2 |
| Advanced PLCs (E) | Semester2 |
| Development Project (Engineering) (E) | Semester2 |
| Introduction to Systems and Control (E) | Semester2 |
| Process Instrumentation (E) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 4
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Industrial Networks (M) | Semester1 |
| Materials Engineering (M) | Semester1 |
| Research Project (Engineering) (M) | Semester1 |
| Agribusiness Strategic Analysis (E) | Semester1 |
| Crop Protection Science (E) | Semester1 |
| Farm Animal Health and Welfare (E) | Semester1 |
| Rural Entrepreneurship (E) | Semester1 |
| Dynamics Vibration Control (M) | Semester2 |
| Professional Studies (M) | Semester2 |
| Sustainable Energy (M) | Semester2 |
| Advanced Agronomy (E) | Semester2 |
| Agribusiness Strategic Advantage (E) | Semester2 |
| Animal product quality (E) | Semester2 |
| Arable Fodder Crops (E) | Semester2 |
| Environmentally Sustainable Food Systems (E) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2H5 & 4O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7
Mathematics O6/H7
What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
The main employment areas are as follows:
- Design of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
- Control System Design
- Agri systems testing and maintenance
- Advising the agrifood industry
- Design of agricultural/food processing infrastructural works
