Ireland

Soils & Digital Agriculture

Course code: DK_SSDAG_8
Level: Level 8
Award: Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Minor
Awarding body: Dundalk Institute of Technology
Duration: 1 year, part-time, blended. The course will be delivered via live online lectures on one evening per week and recorded lectures on one evening per week. In addition, students will attend DkIT for Saturday workshops. Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course. Basic IT skills essential

Programme summary

This 2 semester, 10-credit programme has been developed in collaboration with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College. This programme is targeted at holders of level 7 qualifications in Agriculture and related areas and it will cover the key in-demand subjects of Applied Soil Science and Digital Agriculture.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for the level 8 major award is a level 7 major award in agriculture/ animal science/ crop science or a cognate area. Graduates of other disciplines will be assessed for entry through the Recognition of Prior Learning process on an individual case-by-case basis. Candidates may be interviewed. Learn more about RPL at DkIT

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