8Jun
UndergraduateUniversity Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The degree programme investigates current issues in the agriculture industry also the scientific background needed to critically evaluate such factors. Students learn not only about agricultural production but also the wider issues surrounding farming.
Modules
Year 1 - Academic and Professional Skills; Essential Plant and Soil Science; Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Agricultural Machinery Management; Principles of Animal and Crop Husbandry; Introduction to Agricultural Marketing. Year 2 - Research Methods; Crop Physiology and Production OR Livestock Nutrition and Breeding; Forage Crop and Grassland Management; Agricultural Crop Management; Business Development and Planning; Sustainable Farm Management. Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Sustainable Crop Science; Sustainable Livestock Science. Options (two from three) Developments in Global Land Use; Business, Leadership and Supply Chain Management; Advances in Crop and Livestock Technology
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
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:
- D401
- Institution code:
- M99
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - AACC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Scottish Advanced Higher - CDD
T Level - P - D*
Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications. The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview. We will contact you directly if this is the case.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14500 | 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
Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include: waterproofs, safety boots, wellingtons and overalls - approximately £100. Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include: field trips and visits (including possible overseas trips) - approximately £1,100
Provider information
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY