Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Agricultural Engineering students in front of farming equipment with lecturer
Agricultural Engineering students in front of farming equipment with lecturer
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
32
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 748
Entry Requirements
272 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Kerry South Campus, Kerry
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Dr Daniel Riordan

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Overview

Agricultural engineering is a specialised branch of engineering, concerned with the design, manufacture, modification and maintenance of equipment used in agriculture. As a student of MTU’s highly regarded Agricultural Engineering programmes, you will work in state-of-the-art facilities and graduate with a degree that enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry.

In year 3, students participate in a structured period of work experience in a relevant professional setting. It is while on placement that students really see the value of their academic learning in a real-life, working environment. Your placement lays the foundations of your personal career path. It’s all about developing skills, gaining knowledge and cultivating the attitude needed to engineer a thriving career. This programme gives you an excellent knowledge of agricultural engineering and in year four you gain vital expertise in management, marketing and finance.

Our world-class facilities include agricultural engineering workshops, machinery halls, science laboratories, computer and electronics laboratories, a mechanical engineering laboratory, a machine and welding shop and a power-units garage.

In first year, students cover core modules including engineering mathematics and engineering science, together with specialised topics like agri-tractor technology. As the course progresses, you will deepen your knowledge in core areas and study additional modules in areas such as control engineering and robotics and machine design.

Our graduates make meaningful contributions to the productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of agricultural services and manufacturing companies. They develop new products and adapt existing technologies to drive productivity and progress in the agricultural sector, both here and abroad.

Accreditation

Our awards are accredited by both the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (UK) and by Engineers Ireland.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Engineering Drawing and CAD: introduces the necessary draughting skills which are required by technicians and engineers in an engineering or design environment
  • Grassland Management: learn about grassland management to meet production requirements in current agricultural practices
  • Agri Tractor Technology: learn about reciprocating piston engines, basic transmission systems, basic braking systems, and basic hydraulic systems
  • Crop Science: the fundamentals of agronomy including crop morphology, identification of species, and crop physiological requirements
  • Farm Safety and Engineering Communication: focuses on developing greater awareness and knowledge of agricultural health and safety
  • Crop Production: provides knowledge of complete growth cycles for the major agricultural crop groups
  • Soil Science: introduces the biological, chemical and physical properties of soil
  • Farm Machinery: learn about modern farm machinery
  • Engineering Mathematics: essential numerical, algebraic and graphical skills for studying engineering

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects, Maths been one subject. One subject must include either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

 

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Agricultural engineers take up a wide variety of employment opportunities in the agricultural engineering industry, for example:

  • Organisation of the manufacturing process
  • Health and safety management
  • Maintenance management
  • Marketing and strategic planning
  • Process design
  • Product design and development
  • Operations management
  • Quality management
  • Specification of rural structures
  • Use of geographical information systems pertaining to agriculture

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified Level 7 graduates are eligible to progress to year 4 (final year) of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agricultural Engineering.

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