Course Overview - Agriculture (Final Year Entry)
**Learn about the essential science of agriculture and the future of this crucial industry, gaining practical experience of crop and livestock farming and developing skills in modern machinery.**
With countries now growing more of their own food, the science of agriculture has a vital role to play in society. This degree will give you in-depth knowledge of agriculture combined with practical experience in crop and livestock farming.
Throughout the course, youll have access to farm resources, including a dairy herd, a commercial sheep flock, and approximately 180 he...
**Learn about the essential science of agriculture and the future of this crucial industry, gaining practical experience of crop and livestock farming and developing skills in modern machinery.**<br/><br/>With countries now growing more of their own food, the science of agriculture has a vital role to play in society. This degree will give you in-depth knowledge of agriculture combined with practical experience in crop and livestock farming.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, youll have access to farm resources, including a dairy herd, a commercial sheep flock, and approximately 180 hectares of farmland. Youll learn how to make informed decisions for profitable and sustainable outcomes.<br/><br/>The course is offered by one of the universitys partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- Learn about the current science of agriculture, as well as the projected future of the industry<br/><br/><br/>- Obtain practical experience of crop and livestock husbandry and science<br/><br/><br/>- Develop skills in modern machinery, IT, numeracy and communication skills<br/><br/><br/>- The course has an emphasis on practical experience and assessment.<br/><br/><br/>- Top up your existing FD qualification in a related subject in just one year.<br/>