What will I learn?
The agri-food sector is Ireland's largest indigenous industry, employing over 150,000 people, and generating an annual output of over €24 billion. Globally, the food and agriculture industry is responsible for feeding the planet and employing 40% of the global workforce. However, agri-food sector in Ireland and globally is facing numerous challenges around land and water use, climate change, sustainability, health, and wellbeing. Our programme aims to equip students with the advanced skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to tackle these challenges and succeed in technical and production management roles within Agri-food growing industry. At University of Galway, we offer a variety of forward-thinking topics, including Food Systems, Diets, Nutrition & Technology, AgriBusiness & AgriFood Market Trends, One Health, AgriEngineering, Agritech & AgriInformatics, Geospatial Analysis and Remote Sensing and others. Our students also have the opportunity to undertake a research project in industry or academia. During the programme, students visit agri-food industries to see the practical applications of their knowledge and hear from guest speakers.
Entry requirements
For international students
NQAI Level 8 honours degree or equivalent to a minimum standard of Second Class Honours, Grade 2 or equivalent in an appropriate discipline is required. Please see Your Country for country specific entry requirements. Work experience may also be considered. Other requirements: proof of identity, academic transcripts, an academic recommendation, Personal Statement (max. 600 words), two-page CV.All applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have not been educated through the medium of the English language during their two most recent years of study, must present an English language qualification taken within two years of the start of the course. Suggested English language qualifications include IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE), TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home Edition, Pearson PTE. Add all required documents, like BSc degree marks (we accept with 2.1 and 2.2), personal statement (250-500 words why you are interested to do a research), recommendations (from your tutors, employers, whatever is relevant), proof of identity (usually passport or driving licence).Personal statements of applicants meeting the initial academic requirements for this course will be accessed by academic staff before a decision concerning the offer of a place can be made. It is expected that in the personal statement applicants will be able to demonstrate a keen interest in agriculture and all aspects of the farm-to-fork process.
