Study MSc Digital Technology for Sustainable Agriculture at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences

About this course

About this course
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What will I learn?

Digital Technology for Sustainable Agriculture is the integration of new and advanced technologies into crop and livestock farming systems to enable farmers and other professionals in the sector to improve food production. UCDs MSc Programme on Digital Technology for Sustainable Agriculture is targeted towards providing students with cutting edge training in digital technology areas that include a number of modules in computer programming, data processing, Internet-of-Things and machine learning implementations. This programme will build students knowledge and skills-base to address the complexities of developing, deploying and managing digital technology in the agri-food sector with a focus on enhancing efficiency, sustainability and resilience at all levels of food production.The programme also offers hands-on experience on a range of novel digital technology, training in state-of-the-art labs and applied research in a real life environment at the Lyons Research Farm.DURATION:1 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€29,100.00 (US$ 31,186) per year

Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,757

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must hold a bachelors degree with a minimum upper second-class honours (NFQ level 8) or international equivalent in agriculture, biological science, physical science, environmental related, engineering, computer science or other appropriate discipline.Where an applicant has no formal qualification encompassing agriculturebiology, practical knowledge of, and experience in, agriculture will be required.Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.