Course summary
The FdSc Agriculture is designed to give you a combination of the practical and academic skills which are essential to the Agricultural Industry and its key areas of activity including livestock, crops, business management, machinery and the environment. In year 2, the elective modules on offer will allow you to specialise in subjects related to crop production or livestock production. The programme also includes the development of employability skills that are applicable across a range of agricultural disciplines. There is a strong focus on Business management throughout.
Course details
Modules
Modules of Study Include: Year 1 • Industry Skills • Introduction to Agricultural Production Systems • Academic Skills • Introduction to Business • Plant and Soils Science • Farm Accounts • Agricultural Mechanisation • Farmed Animal Science Year 2 • Personal Research Project • Professional Development • Academic Development • Agri-Business Management • Grassland Management • Land and Environmental Management Year 2 Elective Modules Crop specialist module electives: • Crop Management • Advanced Agronomy** Livestock specialist module electives: • Livestock management systems • Farm Animal Health and Nutrition
Assessment method
Assessments may include; Course work, Examinations, online assessment, presentations, Viva-voce and practical assessments.
How to apply
15Jan
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:
- D4U8
- Institution code:
- A70
- Campus name:
- Askham Bryan York Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International Student applications will be considered.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Unistats information
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Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
There are bursaries available for students studying at the College. Visit www.askham-bryan.ac.uk for a complete list of options or contact [email protected]
Provider information
University Centre Askham Bryan
Askham Bryan
York
YO23 3FR