Code

SE523

Location

Waterford

Campus

Cork Road

Level Level 8
Duration 1 year
Credits 60
Delivery Fulltime
Fees View Details
Application Status Open
Next Intake September 2024

What is the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry?

This one year add-on course aims to give students with BSc (Level 7) degrees in Forestry or other relevant ordinary degree (Level 7) the opportunity to obtain an Honours (level 8) degree in their respective disciplines. Using the invaluable expertise of both the School of Science and School of Business together with input from Teagasc, the course aims to increase the student’s knowledge while also improving the students business acumen.

How is the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry structured?

The BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry is a one year add-on course that prepares students for a professional career or postgraduate education in Forestry. The year consists of two semesters each comprising 6 modules.

Research Project:

A research project will be carried out by each student throughout the two semesters of the add-on year. This will enable students to learn the rudiments of carrying out research and how to write up a scientific report. It may also help them to determine whether they would like to obtain a postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) after they graduate.

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Land Science Research Methods	Land Science Research Project
Statistics for Land Management	Geographic Information Systems
Project Management for Land Sciences	Financial Management Systems
Professional Development	Managing People
Advanced Silviculture	Choose two of the following electives:
Marketing Strategy for Small Business	*Rural Entrepreneurship
	*Biodiversity Management
	*Sustainable and Renewable Energy
	*Integrated Pest Management
	*Sustainable Water Management Systems

Entry Requirements for BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Forestry:

You are eligible to apply for this course if you have completed or are completing a BSc (Level 7) degree in either Forestry or other relevant ordinary degree (Level 7) from another college provided you meet the minimum requirements to apply.