Agricultural Technology
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A level
ABB including a relevant subject OR BBB including two relevant subjects NB: If Biology or Chemistry is not offered at A-level then GCSE Chemistry grade C or Double Award Science at grades CC. GCSE Mathematics grade C. Relevant subjects:Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design. Other subjects considered on an individual basis. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Considered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: [email protected] Access Course should have Science content (normally Biology and Chemistry).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall with 6,5,5 at Higher Level including one relevant subject. OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include two relevant subjects. NB: If Biology or Chemistry is not offered at Higher Level then GCSE Chemistry grade C or Double Award Science at grades CC. Relevant subjects:Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) including a relevant subject at H3 + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade O4. OR H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including two relevant subjects at H3 + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. NB: If Agricultural Science, Biology or Chemistry is not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 Chemistry is required.
Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with 100 Credits at Distinction and 80 Credits at Merit. GCSE Mathematics grade C. NB: National Extended Diploma should have appropriate Agriculture/Science content.
Offers are set on an individual basis taking into account performance at Scottish Highers and are normally based on a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.
ABBBB including a relevant subject OR BBBBB including two relevant subjects NB: If Biology or Chemistry is not offered at Higher Level then GCSE/National 5 Chemistry grade C or Double Award Science at grade CC or equivalent. GCSE/National 5 Mathematics grade C. Relevant subjects:Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design.
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About this course
The agricultural industry is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Traditional reliance on production is being challenged through changes in government policy at local, national, European and global levels, as well as changes in consumer demand. Agricultural production now requires an understanding of these demands and other concerns regarding food quality and safety and the environmental impact of production methods in the short, medium and long term.
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Queen's University Belfast
School of Biological Sciences
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About 70% of the UK's land area is given over to agriculture, so this is a subject representing an important part of the country's economy. Typical starting jobs for graduates in agriculture include agricultural science, farming and farm management, but graduates also go into other areas, such as the horticulture trade, auctioneering and conservation. Agriculture graduates are also in increasing demand for one of the hardest-to-fill jobs in the country - surveying. Jobs for agriculture graduates are often in rural areas - in 2016, areas like Essex, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire and Kent were all important for agriculture graduates.
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