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Ireland's agribusiness sector stands as a vital domestic industry, constantly adapting to enhance sustainability in producing safe, high-quality food for an expanding global community. This honors degree program provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise to thrive in modern agricultural enterprises. The curriculum covers diverse competencies spanning business operations, scientific principles, and technical applications within contemporary farming, with a strong focus on ecological sustainability. The four-year Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness combines classroom instruction, laboratory work, and practical fieldwork. Students complete modules for Young Trained Farmer certification during the initial two years, followed by an industry placement in their third year.
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6