BSc (Hons) INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE
Resources
- 170 hectare fully functioning commercial farm with an additional 50 hectares of grazing land.
- 200 hectares of land for arable teaching purposes on a neighbouring farm
- 140 cow award-winning dairy herd and fully functioning dairy
- 480 breeding sheep producing prime butcher’s lamb
- Intensively managed grass leys, pastures and forage crops
- Maize, wheat, oilseed rape and other crops, grown on a commercial basis
- Dedicated laboratories for soil, plant and animal science
- Bespoke cattle handling facility
- Demonstration beef and rare breeds unit
Typical Employers
Farms, domestic and overseas public bodies, research organisations, educational institutions and ancillary support industries.
Industry Links
Students benefit from close ties with regional aocieties and farming clubs as well as organisations such as the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Young Farmers, DEFRA, and RABDF. In addition, students are encouraged to attend relevant industry conferences and exhibitions.
Internationally, the agriculture industry is expanding creating with it lots of opportunities for well educated and technically competent graduates. From the outset of the course, you will gain an understanding of the global conditions in which agriculture operates and take a "hands on" approach to the issues which this sector faces. By focusing on efficient and environmentally sustainable crop and livestock production you will appreciate the bigger picture in relation to agricultural trade and development.
UCAS Course Code: D450 H BSc/IntAg
Entry Requirements 240 UCAS points made up from A levels, preferably one in a Science based subject, or Level 3 vocational qualification. All applicants should also have a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.
Additional Experience
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
Location
Hadlow
Course Duration
3 years, 2 1/2 days per week. Please note, you will be expected to spend 1-2 days per week studying at home in addition to attendance at College.
Course Content Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 As part of the course students are expected to undertake work experience. Whilst this normally takes place in the second year on a part-time basis, some students choose to complete it on a full-time basis in the summer between Year 1 and Year 2. You will be supported in finding an appropriate placement to gain an insight into working in agriculture.
Assessment Method
Coursework (practical assignments, written reports and presentations) as well as end of unit examinations.
Progression Routes
Successful students may progress onto a related MSc or PhD programme. Alternatively, students may enter the industry as farm managers or pursue a career in one of the many agricultural companies or technical agencies across the world.
Specialist Equipment Needed
Protective clothing and footwear.