Organic & Biological Agriculture - Waterford
The main programme objectives are to develop graduates who have:
An advanced knowledge of organic and biological agricultural practices and principles.
An ability to put core principles of biological agriculture into practice in the field.
The capacity to proactively contribute to and design supportive policy in agroforestry and landscape biodiversity; climate adaptation and resilience; sustainable crop and livestock production; and enhanced soil and water management.
Subjects taught
How is this course structured?
The Masters (MSc)/Postgraduate Diploma in Organic and Biological Agriculture is made up of the following modules:
MSc in Organic and Biological Agriculture SE51U
Soil Health and Water Management
10 credits
Crop Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture
10 credits
Livestock Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture
10 credits
Food, Health and Nutrition
10 credits
Agroforestry and Landscape Biodiversity
10 credits
Project Management and Marketing
10 credits
Research Methods and Dissertation
30 credits
PG Diploma in Organic and Biological Agriculture SE51V
Soil Health and Water Management
10 credits
Crop Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture
10 credits
Livestock Management in Organic and Biological Agriculture
10 credits
Food, Health and Nutrition
10 credits
Agroforestry and Landscape Biodiversity
10 credits
Project Management and Marketing
10 credits
Award
To achieve the Postgraduate Diploma award students must accumulate 60 credits by completing six 10-credit modules.
To achieve the MSc award students must additionally complete a 30-credit research dissertation, which can be carried out in the field.
Students can apply for an exit award of an individual Level 9 Certificate for each module they successfully complete.
Successful completion of one or more stand-alone Certificate programmes can also be used as credit towards the MSc/PG Diploma award.
Entry requirements
Applicants for entry to these programmes should:
Applicants should hold an honours bachelors degree (Level 8) in agriculture, land sciences or science or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should also have a minimum of two years relevant experience in agriculture, horticulture or forestry n For applicants whose primary language is not English, evidence of competency in English must be submitted. Please see our website for more details at www.wit.ie/englishrequirments
Application dates
APPLICATIONS CLOSING 25 Aug 23
Applicants for entry to these programmes are made online by going to www.setu.ie
Duration
2 years. Delivery Blended.