Course Overview
This two-year foundation degree, delivered in partnership with Aberystwyth University, is an excellent choice for individuals looking to develop a career in agricultural management or retrain for work within the agriculture sector. Students who successfully complete the programme and meet the required standards have the opportunity to progress onto a BSc in Agriculture.
UCAS Tariff 96 - 72
A Levels CCC-DDD
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics or a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
MMP-MMM
Graduates of the Foundation Degree in Agriculture progress into a wide range of technical and managerial roles within farm enterprises and the wider agricultural industry. The course equips you with the knowledge and skills to implement best practices informed by the latest research, alongside effective husbandry techniques. This enables you to confidently address the challenges of both livestock and crop management within an increasingly complex and evolving physical and financial landscape.
Year 1
Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety
Business, Economics and Land Use
Crop, Grassland, Soil and Agricultural Land Management
Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
Skills for the Agricultural Industry
Year 2
Agronomy and Corp Improvement
Applied Livestock Nutrition
Business Budgeting and Appraisal
Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
Livestock Production and Management
Research Methods
Assessment is carried out through a combination of examinations, coursework, and practical assessments.
