The Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf Management course at University College Dublin covers the sciences, environmental studies, business, management and communications, as well as growing food and non-food plants. Landscape & Sportsturf Management focuses on the science behind developing and maintaining Ireland?s designed landscapes, golf courses, tennis courts and sport pitches. The objectives of this degree are to give you:

• Knowledge of the growth, development and protection of plants, and use of plants for food, leisure, sports, social and environmental benefits
• An understanding of horticultural plant production systems and how their components are integrated and managed in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner
• The skills to become a competent, competitive and confident leader who will excel in the national or global horticulture community as a professional horticulturist or horticultural scientist

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This degree maintains strong links with the horticulture industry. Career opportunities include management, technical advisory, consultation, research, quality assurance and sales or marketing positions, working for companies or within your own business. Opportunities also exist in state, semi-state, EU and international organisations. Your transferable skills will make you highly employable in other industries. Master?s and PhD degrees are also available.

International Study Opportunities

All or part of your five-month Professional Work Experience (PWE) in third year can be taken abroad, with possibilities including Japan, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Britain and Europe. Studying abroad for one semester is also a popular option for many students.