Agriculture FdSc

Agricultural technology has been identified as one of eight key technologies in the UK Governments industrial strategy. This course gives you the skills and connections to play your part in the step-change required to develop a forward-thinking professionalised industry.

This Foundation degree has been designed to help meet the need for skilled and motivated people to enter this dynamic industry. It is delivered in partnership with Shuttleworth College near Bedford.

Conservation techniques scientific research and business enterprise are key components of the course combined with an extended period of business-related industry experience. You will also benefit from our extensive links with the East of England Agricultural Society the NFU and the local farming community as you develop your knowledge and technical skills in areas such as crop production and livestock management.

Why choose this course?

• Develop your understanding of health and welfare; land management; agricultural science; and biotechnology
• Explore your subject with highly skilled and experienced staff who have a wealth of industry knowledge and connections
• Benefit from working on the Shuttleworth College Estate which contains a conservation area of 135 hectares of arable land as well as heathland woodland and wetland areas
• When you complete the Foundation degree challenge yourself with the Universitys superb progression opportunities allowing you to further develop your specialist knowledge and technical skills

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country