Course summary
This course, validated by Ulster University, aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills base to allow them to pursue a successful career in the agri-food sector and enable them to adapt to ongoing challenges and changes within the industry whilst ensuring that they are both technically and practically competent. The course has been developed to meet industry needs with a particular emphasis on developing initiative and the flexibility to adapt to different employment situations, to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter the industry at trainee manager/supervisor level. Successful students will be well prepared for employment leaving with skills in production agriculture, business management and technology. The course can be studied on both a full-time or part-time basis.
Modules
Year 1: Academic and professional skills, Animal science, Arable crop studies, Enterprise studies, Grass and forage production and Mechanisation, Livestock husbandry, health and welfare Year 2: Financial management on the farm, Work based learning, Developments in agriculture, Introduction to organic production Plus two optional modules: Sustainable crop production systems, Sustainable ruminant production systems, Sustainable pig and poultry production, Farm buildings and mechanisation
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:
- 004D
- Institution code:
- A45
- Campus name:
- Greenmount Campus
- Campus code:
- G
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £2620* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2620* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
22 Greenmount Road
Antrim
BT41 4PS