Program Overview

Queen's University Belfast

Overview

Queen's University Belfast is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.

Study

Undergraduate

• Agricultural Technology with Professional Studies (BSc)
  • A four-year undergraduate program that combines formal education with practical experience in the agricultural industry.
  • Students spend the first two years at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and the final two years at Queen's University Belfast.
  • The program includes a minimum 46-week work placement period.

Postgraduate

• Master's programs
  • Queen's University Belfast offers a range of Master's programs across various disciplines, including business, engineering, and humanities.
  • Programs are typically one year full-time or two years part-time.

International Students

• Applying to Queen's
  • International students can apply to Queen's University Belfast through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) or directly to the university.
  • English language requirements apply.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees
  • Tuition fees vary depending on the program and student status (UK, EU, or international).
  • Fees are subject to annual inflationary increases.

Scholarships and Funding

• Scholarships
  • Queen's University Belfast offers a range of scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on academic merit or other criteria.

Research

Research Themes

• Global Research
  • Queen's University Belfast is involved in various global research initiatives and collaborations.
  • Research themes include health, sustainability, and social justice.

Research Areas

• Research Excellence Framework
  • Queen's University Belfast has a strong research profile, with many areas of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
  • Research areas include engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

Research Opportunities

• Postdoctoral Development Centre
  • The Postdoctoral Development Centre provides support and training for postdoctoral researchers.
  • Opportunities include research fellowships and career development programs.

International

International Students

• Applying to Queen's
  • International students can apply to Queen's University Belfast through UCAS or directly to the university.
  • English language requirements apply.

Exchange and Study Abroad

• University Preparation Courses
  • Queen's University Belfast offers university preparation courses for international students.
  • Courses include English language support and academic preparation.

Business

Commercialisation

• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
  • Queen's University Belfast has a strong track record of knowledge transfer partnerships with industry.
  • Partnerships include research collaborations and commercialization of research outputs.

Business Engagement

• Chief Executives' Club
  • The Chief Executives' Club is a networking group for business leaders and academics.
  • The club provides opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

About

Campus and Facilities

• Sustainability
  • Queen's University Belfast has a strong commitment to sustainability.
  • Initiatives include energy-efficient buildings and sustainable transportation options.

Leadership and Structure

• Strategy 2030
  • Queen's University Belfast has a strategic plan for 2030.
  • The plan includes goals for research, education, and community engagement.

Faculties and Schools

• Professional Services
  • Queen's University Belfast has a range of professional services, including careers, student support, and library services.
  • Services are designed to support student success and well-being.

University Department List

• Rankings and Reputation
  • Queen's University Belfast has a strong reputation for research and teaching.
  • The university is ranked among the top universities globally.

Work at Queen's

• Jobs
  • Queen's University Belfast employs staff across various disciplines, including academic, administrative, and technical roles.
  • Job opportunities are listed on the university's website.

Helpful Links

Jobs

• News
  • Queen's University Belfast has a news section on its website.
  • News includes updates on research, events, and university news.

What's On

• Semester Dates
  • Queen's University Belfast has a range of semester dates and deadlines.
  • Dates include term start and end dates, exam periods, and holidays.

Library

• Giving
  • Queen's University Belfast has a range of giving opportunities.
  • Donations support research, student scholarships, and university initiatives.

Ask a Question

• Staff Directory
  • Queen's University Belfast has a staff directory on its website.
  • The directory includes contact information for academic and administrative staff.

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• Staff
  • Queen's University Belfast employs staff across various disciplines.
  • Staff include academic, administrative, and technical roles.

Students

• Alumni
  • Queen's University Belfast has a strong alumni network.
  • Alumni include graduates from across various disciplines.

Agricultural Technology with Professional Studies (BSc)

Overview

• A four-year undergraduate program that combines formal education with practical experience in the agricultural industry.
• Students spend the first two years at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and the final two years at Queen's University Belfast.
• The program includes a minimum 46-week work placement period.

Course Content

• Year 1
  • Applied Animal Science
  • Applied Crop Science
  • Enterprise Technology
  • Mechanisation and Farm Buildings
  • Introduction to Business and Research Methods
• Year 2
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Crop Production Systems
  • Livestock Production and Management
  • Agri-food Business Marketing & Management
• Year 3
  • Professional Studies
  • Project Work (Ag Tech)
  • Global Issues in Agriculture
  • Advances in Crop and Animal Science and Technology
  • Farm Animal Health and Welfare
  • Policies for Environmental Sustainability
  • Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Entry Requirements

• A-level
  • BBB including at least two relevant subjects (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
  • OR
  • ABB including a relevant subject (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
• Irish Leaving Certificate
  • H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in two relevant subjects (see list below) + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
  • OR
  • H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in a relevant subject (see list below) + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics

Careers

• Employment after the Course
  • The degree has been developed in consultation with employers, industry and academics, to offer students a combined curriculum of formal education and practical experience, which is designed to enhance employability and graduate skills.
• Employment Links
  • This programme was developed after extensive consultation with government bodies, major farming organisations, the food processing sector, farmers and conservation organisations, and the curriculum reflects these consultations.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees
  • Northern Ireland (NI) £4,855
  • Republic of Ireland (ROI) £4,855
  • England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £9,535
  • EU Other £25,300
  • International £25,300
• Additional Course Costs
  • Year 1 students on the Agricultural Technology pathway must buy a laboratory coat, boiler suit, waterproof coat and leggings, safety wellington boots and safety boots.
  • Students undertake a placement in year 3 and are responsible for funding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs.

Apply

• How to Apply
  • Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
  • Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at:
• Terms and Conditions
  • The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study.
  • Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.
• Additional Information for International (non-EU) Students
  • Applying through UCAS
  • Applying direct
  • Applying through agents and partners

Modules

• Applied Animal Science
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Applied Crop Science
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Enterprise Technology
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Mechanisation and Farm Buildings
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Introduction to Business and Research Methods
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Sustainable Agriculture
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Crop Production Systems
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Livestock Production and Management
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Agri-food Business Marketing & Management
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Professional Studies
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Project Work (Ag Tech)
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Global Issues in Agriculture
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Advances in Crop and Animal Science and Technology
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Farm Animal Health and Welfare
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Policies for Environmental Sustainability
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment
• Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Overview
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Skills
  • Assessment