Course summary
This course is ideally suited if you want to progress into a career in the land-based industry with a specific focus on balancing agricultural production and management systems with landscape management in line with potential future environmental policies. Rural land management is changing, with the removal of the Basic Payment Scheme and a heightened focus on the environment, the pressure is on land owners to evolve with a particular focus on sustainability. In a changing landscape, there is a real need for qualified professionals with a specialism in agricultural land management who can provide robust advice to land owners to help them to diversify, but also increase production in a way which compliments biodiversity and conservation. This course is designed to bring together knowledge about rural land management, considering ecology, biodiversity and the environment alongside. A Strong and diverse range of topics and integrated work experience ensure that graduates are well equipped to progress into careers such as rural land management and farm advice. Students will also have the opportunity to complete industry recognised relevant qualifications alongside this course. This course is also offered as a 3 year part-time offering.
Modules
INDICATIVE MODULES YEAR 1 • Species Identification & Functionality • Agricultural Habitat Resilience • Climate Change and Agricultural Biodiversity • Soil and Water Management • An Introduction to Business Management • Research and Academic Skills YEAR 2 • Farming Systems and Conservation • Farm Advice and Natural Capital • Landscape Ecology and Integrated Land Management • Research Project • Contemporary Issues in Agriculture • Technology and Agricultural Change
Assessment method
Assessment A range of assessments will be utilised including but not limited to; • written exams • tests • written assignments • reports • research projects • oral assessment • presentation • practical skills assessment • poster • reflective account • infographic • group work and peer assessment
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- RRLM
- Institution code:
- C78
- Campus name:
- Bicton College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The Cornwall College Group does not currently have a tier 4 sponsor licence, if you require a visa to study the College cannot support your application.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bicton.ac.uk/courses/fdsc-rural-regeneration-and-land-management-full-time-3/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
EU | £8600 | Year 1 |
England | £8600 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8600 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Bicton College
East Budleigh
Budleigh Salterton
EX9 7BY