Agriculture,FDSc

Aberystwyth University

United Kingdom, Aberystwyth

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Aberystwyth University

United Kingdom , Aberystwyth

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

D402

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,715 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Agriculture,FDSc

About

This two-year foundation degree is taught by leading experts and researchers in their field in a department renowned for agricultural innovation. With opportunities to gain work experience in the UK and overseas, the course is an excellent option for those who wish to train as managers of agricultural enterprises, or to retrain and pursue a career in agriculture. Students who successfully complete this course to the required standard can progress onto our BSc Agriculture degree.

Aberystwyth is surrounded by a great diversity of farmland and agricultural terrain. The 800 hectare commercially managed university farms provide the setting for your practical learning. This is supplemented by field visits to farms and agricultural and food businesses that are industry leaders in innovation and technical expertise, which will reinforce your academic learning. 

Our Staff

The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff 96 - 72

A Levels CCC-DDD

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics or a Science subject

BTEC National Diploma:
MMP-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
24-26 points

European Baccalaureate:
60% overall

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.

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English Program Requirements

Accepted English Tests/Qualifications

Computer Science (BSc) and
Business courses

All other undergraduate courses

IELTS*

6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component

TOEFL iBT

(School Code = 0226)

88 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17

93 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17

Career

Students graduating with a Foundation Degree in Agriculture enter a variety of technical and managerial roles at enterprise and farm level. You will be able to adopt best practices that incorporate the very best of current research, and husbandry practices that allow you to tackle the challenges of livestock and crop management in a changing and challenging physical and financial environment.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying? 

Find out about the various opportunities that our Careers Service offers.

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and our Year in Employment Scheme. 