Agriculture Grad Dip

This rewarding and intensive course in agriculture is aimed at graduates or professionals in other disciplines to re-direct their careers towards sustainable agricultural and associated rural industries. It is unique to the Royal Agricultural University and provides the opportunity to create your own bespoke agriculture focused course.<br/><br/>The programme provides a baseline for a transition into the agricultural sector. On joining the programme, you will be expected to have already acquired a range of transferable skills in your previous careers and study. However, this programme enables you to:<br/><br/>Demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development within agriculture, science and practice<br/>Develop your existing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in pursuit of new knowledge and understanding<br/>Develop professional leadership skills, specific to your areas of interest, applicable to a wide range of careers in agriculture<br/><br/>This programme enables you to take a deep dive into the agricultural sciences, as well as practice relevant rural skills and network with the industry. This programme will enable you to acquire up-to-date knowledge relating to your chosen interest areas, and start to apply that knowledge with confidence to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing industry.<br/><br/>While many graduates find work as farm managers, farm assurance scheme officers and agricultural consultants, to name a few, others wish to progress onto a Masters course.<br/><br/>The course may be studied full-time over one academic year, or part-time over two years.<br/>You will complete four compulsory modules, followed by four modules selected from a wide range of undergraduate modules allowing you to tailor the course to meet your career aspirations.<br/><br/>As well as lectures, farm walks and visits, you will work on case studies, assignments, and management projects.<br/><br/>Prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete pre-course reading in order to secure a minimum basic knowledge of agriculture and to highlight possible areas of weakness.