National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 8 honours degree with a minimum upper secondclass honours or equivalent in Agriculture, Food, Science, or Environmental / Land Science related degree programme. Applicants who hold a Level 8 degree in a non-cognate area or have significant experiential learning may be considered for entry under SETU’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) polic

Start Date: September 2025

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Opportunity
Graduates will be able to:
- Support the sustainable development of the agri-food sector by reforming and realigning existing stakeholders with our climate ambitions and be in a position to future proof many organisations.

- Have the the skills necessary to engage across primary commercial production, provide support and technical advice to sectoral stakeholders.

- Have the skills necessary to address the challenges faced by agri-food systems and enable them to apply these skills to implement innovative transformation.

Follow on study
Graduates may progress their academic education to Level 9 Master of Science in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems, remain in a research, development, and innovation environment or seek employment in the development of supportive agricultural policy for natural resource management.