Throughout this course you will develop an overview of all agricultural systems including livestock, crops and farm buildings and machinery, along with the essential skills necessary to run a successful farm business. You will develop an understanding of how agriculture relates to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a careers at supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self employment in farming or other land-based sectors. Upon successful completion of...
Throughout this course you will develop an overview of all agricultural systems including livestock, crops and farm buildings and machinery, along with the essential skills necessary to run a successful farm business. You will develop an understanding of how agriculture relates to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a careers at supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self employment in farming or other land-based sectors. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join year 3 of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Agriculture course.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Oatridge
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
004D
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherC,C Preferably to include Geography or a Science subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H4,H4 Preferably to include Geography, a Science subject or Agricultural Science GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy) and Maths (for numeracy) A levelD,E Preferably to include Geography or a Science subject |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,285 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |