The MSc Horticulture at University College Dublin is designed for ambitious graduates seeking to advance their expertise in the dynamic global horticulture production and supply industry. You will explore critical areas such as enterprise development, food production systems, and environmental horticulture, gaining the scientific knowledge and innovative management skills essential for sustainable and profitable horticulture businesses. This programme is ideal for early-career professionals, mature students, and career changers aiming to lead in an industry increasingly shaped by technological advancements and evolving market demands.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over one year, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core modules in areas like vegetable and protected crop production, biodiversity, and climate science. You will also have the opportunity to specialise through elective modules and undertake a significant minor thesis, allowing you to delve deeply into a research topic of your choice under expert academic supervision. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills and practical insights, prepared for leadership roles in horticulture enterprises, research, or policy development worldwide.