Efficient crop production remains the key to sustained and effective use of the rural resource. However, over recent years crop management systems have undergone considerable change. The emphasis has shifted away from purely commercial objectives, and modern crop managers must increasingly justify inputs and assess the impact of their activities on the environment.
These new demands are complex and require highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals to manage them successfully. Modern techniques and production methods are combined in the concept of integrated crop manageme...
Efficient crop production remains the key to sustained and effective use of the rural resource. However, over recent years crop management systems have undergone considerable change. The emphasis has shifted away from purely commercial objectives, and modern crop managers must increasingly justify inputs and assess the impact of their activities on the environment.<br/><br/>These new demands are complex and require highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals to manage them successfully. Modern techniques and production methods are combined in the concept of integrated crop management to develop environmentally sustainable systems of crop production.<br/><br/>Harper Adams has extensive academic and industry experience and is actively involved in applied crop research and consultancy, including the delivery of professional training to industry. This ensures that courses are vocationally relevant and up-to-date.<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
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D410
Institution Code
H12
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
Minimum of 3 A2 passes.
B,B,B,B
D:15,M:30
Access course must be Science related for BSc Agriculture courses
28
Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level
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.
H2,H2,H3,H3
2xB1 and 2xB2 under previous system
Applicants 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
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.
D
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
We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.
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