TU Dublin Launches Innovative Part-Time Horticulture Degree
The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology at TU Dublin is proud to announce the launch of its new TU075 Horticulture Degree Programme, a dynamic part-time pathway designed specifically for graduates of Level 6 Higher Certificate or Apprenticeship programmes. This is the only route of its kind in Ireland that allows students to progress to a Level 7 degree in Horticulture while continuing to work in the industry.
Delivered over two years, the programme blends online and in-person learning, with students attending campus just one day per week. Practice-based learning is at the heart of this offering, supported by access to TU Dublin’s Horticultural Training Complex on the University’s Blanchardstown Campus.
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Hands-On Learning for Real-World Impact
From sustainable food and flower production to ecosystem restoration, the Horticulture Level 7 degree programme equips students with future-focused, practical skills. New and innovative modules include:
- Sustainable Food & Flower Production
- Community, Organic & Sustainable Horticulture
- Apiculture
- Ecosystem Restoration & Plant Food Product Development
- Creative Digital Marketing
- Project Management, Research and Entrepreneurship
This programme is designed to meet the evolving needs of Ireland’s horticultural sector by combining academic learning with hands-on experience in real-world environments. Whether your passion lies in sustainability, local food systems, or innovative green enterprise, this programme will help you grow your career - literally and figuratively.
Start Your Pathway to Degree-Level Horticulture Today
Applications for the Horticulture programme are now open. This is your opportunity to turn practical knowledge and industry experience into an academic qualification that supports career advancement, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Contact Us
For more information about the TU075 Horticulture Degree Programme, please contact:
- Ciarnad Ryan – ciarnad.ryan@tudublin.ie
- Michael Hagan – michael.hagan@tudublin.ie
- Rachel Freeman – rachel.freeman@tudublin.ie
- School Office – scaft@tudublin.ie