Course description
Diploma of Higher Education Agriculture
Revised for 2020, our Diploma of Higher Education Agriculture course recognises the changes in UK agriculture in the wake of the new agriculture policy and the threat of climate change. While the broad themes of the course are food production systems & precision farming, the economic, social and environmental sustainability of practices are recognised and evaluated as are the links to food security, consumer behaviour and supply chains.
This two year full time award has been developed to give students knowledge of arable and livestock farming with a wider consideration of environmental impacts and sustainability.
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.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- UCAS Tariff Points: 80
- GCE A Levels: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
- Irish Certificate: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B1 or H2 higher
- Scottish Highers: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DM
- C & G Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass (48 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- C & G Level 3 Diploma: Distinction (72 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- GCSEs: All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.
Training Course Content
Stage One
Semester 1
- Graduate, Professional Skills
- Biological Processes
- Agribusiness Management for a Circular Economy
- Global and Local Food Systems
- Introduction to Livestock and Production Systems
- Integrated Production Systems
- Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
Semester 2
- Graduate, Professional Skills
- Principles of Sustainable Development
- Climate, Soils and Land Use
- Agribusiness Management for a Circular Economy
- Global and Local Food Systems
- Introduction to Livestock and Production Systems
- Integrated Production Systems
- Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
Stage Two
Semester 3
- Academic and Professional Development
- Political and Economic Contexts
- Livestock Production Systems
- Issues and Solutions In Crop Production
- Fresh Produce Production
Semester 4
- Academic and Professional Development
- International Value Chain
- Livestock Production Systems
- Issues and Solutions In Crop Production
- Fresh Produce Production
Course delivery details
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Farm walks and practicals
- Lectures and tutorials
- Seminars and debates
- Inquiry-based learning
- Farm and business visits
- Online quizzes, wikis and activities
- Case studies
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- Intearnational student fees – £13,335 per year
Continuing Studies
This list of careers below are those that graduates from this programme have been successful in.
- Farm Manager
- Agronomist
- Animal nutritionist
- Land agent
- Nutrition company sales representative
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