IB - International IB Total 28
Baccalaureate Diploma Subject Requirements:
Maths: 4 at Standard Level
Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level
(+ GCSE O Level) Subject Requirements:
Maths: GCSE Grade C
Lab Science: GCSE Grade C
Cambridge A Level ABB
Teaching in UCD is through the medium of English; therefore you must demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language to be admitted. UCD's minimum English language requirements are approved by the University Programmes Board and apply to all applicants and all levels of study.
Undergraduate Applicants: If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test, as outlined below.
Currency of results: For all proficiency tests the results must normally have been issued within the last two years (i.e. for entry in September 2021, results must have been attained since 1 February 2019).
Examining Body |
Requirements |
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IELTS |
An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. |
TOEFL |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University
The TOEFL code for UCD is DI Code 0087 |
Cambridge Examinations |
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English) Acceptable Examinations:
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UCLES |
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UCD Pre-Sessional/Pre-Masters Programmes |
Overall grade C+ with at least grade C- in all components. |
UK Examining Boards/Bodies |
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ETAPP English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) |
Grade C1 or better (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2) |
Pearson English Language Text |
Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section. |
Trinity ISE |
Trinity ISE 3 with at least merit in each skill category |
QQI FET ESL |
Merit or Distinction in the level 5 modules "English as a Second language" or "Communications" |
School Leaving Examinations |
Matriculation/school-leaving examinations from most European Countries and many non-EU countries will meet the requirements where English is presented as a subject at an acceptable level. For example, in the International Baccalaureate English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 @ either Level if presenting IB through English) will meet the requirement. Where the examination has been taken more than 2 years previously candidates may be required to take a proficiency test. Where an English proficiency test which is scored on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is presented as part of a school-leaving qualification, grade must be C1/C2. |
Duolingo English Test (DET) – |
The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 110 is required with at least 100 in each subscore. This test of English will be reviewed during 2021 and a decision taken as to whether it should continue to be acceptable. |
An equivalent level of English |
Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted, e.g. degree through English. For further advice please contact For EU undergraduate applicants: UCD Admissions |
The Irish dairy industry is in a time of significant change, following the abolition of EU milk quotas on March 31, 2015. This change brings significant challenges and opportunities for young, highly skilled graduates from the Dairy Business programme.
This degree is designed to equip future leaders of the dairy industry with the scientific, technical and business skills needed to cope with this business and enterprise expansion.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Agriculture and Food Science
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First & Second Year
You start with a range of business, science, mathematics and technology- related modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in relevant applied sciences, as well as business and communications- related modules.
Third & Fourth Year
In June of second year, you’ll undertake technical management of a dairy farm at Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December.
For trimester two of third year, you study at Teagasc, Moorepark in areas including:
Grassland Management & Nutrition
Dairy Systems
Applied Breeding & Fertility
Herd Health
In fourth year, you’ll consolidate your understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules.
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week, including: lectures and tutorials; laboratory and practical workshops; and independent study.
Assessment varies but involves a combination of projects, continuous assessment and end-of-trimester examinations. Assessment of PWE involves monthly reports, a final report and an interview, upon completion.
Dairy Business Project.
In addition to the highly skilled role of dairy farm management, opportunities exist in a wide variety of areas including:
Research
Animal feed industry
Banking
Teaching
Consultancy
Research opportunities to Master’s and PhD level are available.