About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: DNL2(A)
- Applications: UCAS
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: Normally 120 minimum
- Department: Hartpury College
- Campus: Hartpury College
- Duration: Two years full-time
- Delivery: Part-time and full-time
Introduction
What is the future for British agriculture in the 21st century? Can farming continue as a profitable industry or does the British countryside face economic decline? Farming is no longer a matter of growing crops and animal husbandry. Today's farmers also need to be business astute, aware of environmental pressures and legislation, and to be able to anticipate future UK government and EU policy directives.
This programme provide a balance between breadth and specialist training and include a thorough grounding in agricultural practice, business management and legal, environmental and scientific principles. Good business management skills and practices are emphasised and aim to equip young farmers of the future with the necessary skills to succeed in an increasingly changeable and competitive market.
Structure
Content
Year One
- The Rural Economy
- Livestock
- Crops
- Farm Management
- Farm Mechanisation
- Soils
Year Two
- Crop Protection
- Rural Law
- Livestock
- Forage Management
- Statistics
- Woodland Management
- Management of Labour
- Business Principles
Teaching and learning
Learning is through a variety of methods incorporating lectures, field trips, laboratory based practicals, seminars and discussion groups. You will be assessed by a range of methods including written examinations, practical assessments, oral examinations, assignments, management and financial plans and seminar presentations.
Careers/further study
You will have the opportunity to follow careers in agriculture and farm management, business management within the agriculture, countryside and rural land industries, working for a variety of statutory agencies, farm management companies, environmental monitoring organisations and within agricultural education.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: Normally 120 minimum
- GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths and English Language.
- A-level subjects: One A2 in any subject
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 2 credits in Maths and English Language.
- Baccalaureate IB: 24
Entry requirements
In addition to the 'typical offer' given below, please read the general information about
entry requirements.
How to apply
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applications.
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Page last updated 14 December 2011