One Year Farming

Structure

The course covers all key aspects of modern farming practices, including science, crop, and animal husbandry, as well as farm mechanisation, administration and an introduction to farm and estate management. This short course aims to expand your understanding of some of the current challenges facing the agricultural industry, such as the food supply chain, traceability and sustainability.

The course will be delivered through a series of lectures, seminars, and practical classes at the University farms and laboratories. Assessment activities centre largely around real-life scenarios based on the farms. You’ll complete project work, case studies, presentations, and one-to-one discussions. There are termly examinations to monitor progress and provide feedback.

Modules

• Crop Production and Science
• Estate Management
• Farm Administration
• Farming and the Environment
• General Agricultural Issues
• Livestock Production and Science
• Machinery and Buildings
• Skills training

To complement your core studies, you’ll be encouraged to select from a significant choice of rural skills courses, which may include training in the following categories:

• Machinery operation and maintenance
• Health and safety
• Crop health (pesticides and agronomy)
• Estate management
• Livestock husbandry and veterinary skills