Cornwall College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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
YEAR 1 • Plant and Animal Species Identification • Habitat Resilience • Climate Change and Biodiversity • Soil and Water • An Introduction to Business Management • Research and Academic Skills YEAR 2 • Plant and Animal Species Functionality • Farm Advice and Natural Capital • Landscape Ecology and Integrated Land Management • Research Project • Business Enterprise and Event Management? • Managing Change Delivery will include lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, distance learning and field practical work as appropriate for the module topic and context. You will have the opportunity to join industry partners to experience real-life land management in various contexts to enhance your learning. Guest lecturers and offsite visits will be included where possible to bring additionality to the programme and enable you to hear from industry experts and provide networking opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to join National study tours.
Assessment method
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
29Jan
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
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mature applicants with relevant experience but without standard qualifications will also be considered individually at interview
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8600 | Year 1 |
| England | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8600 | Year 1 |
| International | £10000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10000 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bicton College
East Budleigh
Budleigh Salterton
EX9 7BY