UCAS Entry Points
A minimum of 64 UCAS points
A minimum of 64 UCAS points
September 2022
September 2023
Full-time: 2 years
You will gain a wide range of management skills and academic knowledge which will help you to understand the scientific principles of a range of agricultural enterprises covering livestock, crops and diversifications, enabling you to make informed decisions in your business or career.
The course is broken down into the modules set out below which are completed over 2 years.
12 Modules (all at 20 credits) include:
At level 4 all Sustainable Agriculture students will study a suite of core modules which will provide the foundations in agricultural science and production to aid specialisation at level 5. Modules will include:
Tuition Fees
As a Higher Education student you will have two main costs to meet; your tuition fees and living costs.
Our full-time tuition fees for UK and EU students, entering University, can be found on the student finance page. These fees are charged for each academic year of a course and are set by the college annually.
If you are an international student or for the latest information on tuition fees visit the student finance page on our website.
Additional Costs
All resources will be available through the college library or VLE as E-Books, therefore there is no formal requirement to purchase textbooks, although a list of recommended texts can be provided. We promote the use of online journals, webinars and podcasts.
Students are responsible for everyday stationary, access to a laptop and PPE (steel-toe wellies, overalls and warm clothes) for external visits. For biosecurity purposes, all PPE for the campus farm will be provided.
Some shows and field trips may have small admission fees (usually £10-20). There may also be opportunity to attend industry events and conferences, the costs of which vary depending on event, but of course are optional.
Students may also get the opportunity to join a UK or international study tour, which usually cost £150-£1,500 depending on location and duration.
Equipment Costs
Steel-toe capped Wellingtons or boots – £30+
Waterproof trousers – £15+
Waterproof coat – £20+
Warm clothing and waterproofs are important for an external visit.
Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer.
The replacement of the Common Agricultural Policy with The Agriculture Act is a turning point in the management of our agricultural enterprises. These changes in legislation, development of technologies and an ageing workforce means there has never been a better time to start a career in agricultural management.
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