BSc (Hons) Agriculture
Bachelor's degree
In Chelmsford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Chelmsford
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Duration
4 Years
This degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in the agriculture industry. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to undertake a range of modules that will result in knowledge of farm business management, livestock and crop production. On successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the broad principles underpinning general farm production whilst monitoring environmental and commercial viability.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Business
- Environmental Impact
Teachers and trainers (1)
Nicola Blackie
Course Leader
Course programme
UCAS Code
Honours: D401
Duration&Mode
3 years FT
Typical Offer:
UCAS Tariff Points
140 tariff points to include at least 80 tariff points from 6-unit (GCE A-Level/VCE A-Level) and/or 12-unit awards (VCE A-Level). A maximum of 20 tariff points will be counted from Key Skills
BTEC National Diploma
MPP
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 Units)
P2
Irish Leaving Certificate
CCCC
Scottish Highers
190 - 240 points
International Baccalaureate
24 points
Postgraduate Qualifications
Students on this course will be given the opportunity to progress to a relevant Masters programme in the Postgraduate School.
Course Aims This award prepares students for a wide range of careers in the agriculture industry and ancillary organisations. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to undertake a range of modules that will result in knowledge of farm business management, livestock and crop production. On successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the broad principles underpinning general farm production whilst monitoring environmental and commercial viability.
Course Content Students will gain the fundamental knowledge required to run a successful business. Issues such as personnel, economics, business planning and development, finance and marketing will be examined. Additional modules will cover the production of combinable and root crops; alternative cropping, farm livestock production (including dairy, beef, sheep, pigs and alternative animals), food chain supply, land and resource management, sustainability and conservation issues. The graduate will be an educated agricultural practitioner who will be flexible, innovative and creative in the commercial management of business, land, environmental and related resources.
Special Features This programme will instil considerations of business principles, environmental impact and sustainability into all facets of agricultural practice. It aims to produce graduates capable of critical thinking and who can analyse complex agricultural operations and suggest improvements and changes leading to commercial success. The course will also provide an awareness of research methodologies and a capacity to design and complete an individual investigative project.
Industrial Placements Although placements are not compulsory, an industrial placement year is strongly recommended and provides students with invaluable experience, enhancing their future job prospects. Placements may be in an agricultural enterprise or with an allied industry, such as an agro-chemical company, co-operative or merchant. Overseas placements are possible, although a second language is often required.
Career Prospects There is a high demand for well-qualified Agriculture graduates and this provision will support a varied industry; grain & seed merchants, agronomists, nutrition & breeding companies, commodity traders; sales companies, food, fertiliser & chemical companies, food chain suppliers, machinery dealers, plant breeders and commercial farming production companies all seek graduates from Writtle College every year.
BSc (Hons) Agriculture