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Agriculture

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UCAS Code: D401 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C (or equivalent), and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English.

An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.

A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Agriculture

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

This programme is for students who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of agricultural practices and systems supported by current management practices.
Career prospects may be progression to Level 6 (Degree) study in a related subject. Progression to suitable managerial roles within the Land based Industries. Progression to the operation of a Rural Business.

Modules

Year 1 Modules May Include:

Business and Business Environment
Management Accounting
Managing a Successful Project
Principles of Livestock Production
Animal Health and Welfare
Animal Nutrition
Plant and Crop Nutrition
Principles of Crop Production.

Year 2 Modules May Include:

Advanced Financial Accounting
Research Project
Forage Crop Production
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Alternative Enterprises
Work Experience
Management of Land-Based Machinery and Technology

Assessment methods

Lectures, Case Studies, Projects, Visits, Completion of written and practical assignments, Presentations, Reflective Journal, Discussion, Independent Research.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£7,500
per year
EU
£7,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,500
per year
Scotland
£7,500
per year
Wales
£7,500
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Newtown College

Department:

Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering

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