As farms become larger and agricultural production systems more efficient they become increasingly mechanised. The industry needs highly skilled graduates who understand how agricultural machines and mechanised systems operate, and how machinery should be effectively managed on farms and within contracting businesses. These courses provide students with a thorough grounding in agriculture and mechanisation.
4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience....
As farms become larger and agricultural production systems more efficient they become increasingly mechanised. The industry needs highly skilled graduates who understand how agricultural machines and mechanised systems operate, and how machinery should be effectively managed on farms and within contracting businesses. These courses provide students with a thorough grounding in agriculture and mechanisation.<br/><br/>4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D492
Institution Code
H12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 Minimum of 3 A2 passes. Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 Access course must be Science related for Agriculture courses. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD This should be in a relevant subject. Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDD Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice. Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3 2xB1 and 2xB2 under previous system GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants taking A levels must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science. Applicants taking an Extended Diploma must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths a Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)D*DD Please note these grades apply only to the old non- examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants. T LevelD Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production Routes: Crop and Plant Production, Land-based Engineering, Livestock production Accepted subject Science Routes: Laboratory sciences, Food sciences Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |