The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) Food & Agribusiness Management four-year degree provides a unique opportunity to understand both business and science, focusing on the agri-food sector. Ireland's largest indigenous industry. At University College Dublin you'll learn skills that can be used across a wide range of jobs both within and outside the agri-food sector.

Key Fact: Graduates of this degree have reached senior positions as chief executives, business owners, plant managers, marketing managers and media editors.

Our graduates have an excellent record of finding employment in various sectors, including:

  • Food processing
  • Food distribution and marketing
  • Financial services
  • Consultancy services
  • Agri-food media
  • Farm management

Popular graduate study courses taken include MSc and PhD by research, in economic or business issues in agriculture and food; MSc in Marketing; and MAgrSc in Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development; and MSc Food Business Strategy.

You will spend the second semester of your third year working in the food and agribusiness industry in Ireland or abroad. This helps you apply the knowledge you have gained, and can lead directly to employment following graduation.