Course Summary
The world’s population is expected to grow to approx. 10 billion by 2050. This growth will result in increased demand for resources, raw materials and food. Furthermore, the world faces intersecting challenges like climate change, exploitation of natural capital and an aging and declining rural population.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Other disciplines and holders of Certificate and Diploma qualifications will be considered subject to an application detailing suitable mathematical, technological, and analytical skills, particularly if these can be demonstrated by experience in a relevant industrial/work environment.
Where an applicant has no formal qualification experential experience will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.
Application Details
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MSc Digital Technology for Sustainable Agriculture (Sept) FT (T385)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.
Fees
EU fee per year - € 9300
nonEU fee per year - € 29100
***Fees are subject to change
Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees/
UCD Scholarships for International Students - www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/
College level Non-EU scholarships - www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/noneuscholarships/
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Agricultural machinery (e.g. Agco, CNH Industrial, Claas, John Deere)
Precision farming (e.g. Amazone, Lemken, Rauch, Dairymaster)
Decision support in agriculture (e.g. Corteva Digital Ag, Syngenta Global)
IoT, data and predictive analytics (e.g. BASF, Bosch, IBM, Microsoft)