About Bagrsc Engineering Technology in University College Dublin
Engineering Technology covers broad areas of bioenergy, mechanisation, environmental technology and processing technology for agri-food and related industries. This degree will give you a global perspective and understanding of:
- How engineering science helps to develop these technologies
- How to produce, harvest, process, preserve and distribute biological products (plant and animal) in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Biosystems and Food Engineering
The degree is based on a core of scientific modules including Principles of Engineering, Computer and Manufacturing Technology, Crop/Animal Husbandry and Food Science. Progressive specialisation introduces an exciting range of subjects.
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, as well as undertaking independent study.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-semester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.
Graduates will find rewarding and challenging employment in agri-food-related industries, including:
- Green energy
- Environmental protection
- Food processing
- Consulting
- Equipment manufacturing
Typical roles include technical engineers and managers in:
- Production
- Energy utilisation
- Food processing
- Environmental protection
- Information technology
- Manufacturing
- Process/product design
There are also excellent graduate study opportunities.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration.
- Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12);
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.
- TOEFL: minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section
- PTE: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section..
University College Dublin Highlights
| Founded |
1854 |
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total number of Students |
33,000+ |
| Total number of Graduate Students |
9,645 |
| Number of International Students |
8,428 |
| % of International Staff |
30% |
| No. of Campuses |
3 |
| No. of Accommodation Complexes |
8 |
| Global Employability Ranking |
#1 in Ireland
#78 in World |
| Acceptance rate |
10-20% |
| Retention rate (1st year) |
94% |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
About 23,800 EUR |
| Research funding |
122.4 million EUR |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
| Official Website |
ucd.ie |
University College Dublin Average Tution Fees And Other Expenses
- University fees are fixed each year, however additional expenses while studying in Ireland must be planned beforehand.
- Tuition fee for the academic year 2020-2021 is given below:
Tuition Fee
| Programmes |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Arts and Humanities |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
| Business |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
| Engineering and Architecture |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
| Social Sciences and Law |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
| Health and Agricultural Sciences |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
| Science |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
University College Dublin Cost Of Living
| Types of Expense |
Monthly Cost (EUR) |
| Rent |
835 |
| Food |
250 |
| Electricity/Gas/Bins |
30 |
| Travel |
80 |
| Books and materials |
70 |
| Clothes or Medical |
45 |
| Mobile phone |
20 |
| Miscellaneous |
130 |
| Total |
1,460 |