BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Forestry in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin

University College Dublin | Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 29,100
(c. USD33,527.86)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

For those passionate about environmental conservation and sustainable practices, Forestry might be your ideal academic path. This program teaches students to develop ecosystems, design recreational areas, and cultivate timber—a versatile material that stores carbon while serving as an alternative to concrete and steel.

Ireland's Forestry industry has grown significantly in recent years, creating consistent demand for skilled professionals. The expertise acquired through this degree empowers graduates to make impactful environmental contributions in Ireland while addressing global sustainability challenges.

UCD's Forestry program equips students with specialized knowledge in forest planning, remote sensing, GIS applications, and predictive modeling. The curriculum fosters continuous learning abilities, ensuring graduates remain current with evolving policies, technologies, and scientific advancements in forestry. Students master techniques for managing forest ecosystems to:

Generate timber and sustainable energy
Capture atmospheric carbon
Enhance biodiversity and wildlife environments
Build climate change resilience
Safeguard soil and water quality


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

O6 or H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects
CAO Point Range 2023 - 400-601, IB 26
International A Level - At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C or better in the remaining subjects at GCSE a total of six distinct subjects required.
If you are -
presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7 or O6 in English.
presenting other examinations through English you are required to have the opens in a new window specified equivalent.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.

Tuition EUR 29,100

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