Postgraduate Diploma Organic Farming (Distance Learning)

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

Z202

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Aberdeen

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 7,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Postgraduate Diploma Organic Farming (Distance Learning)

About

This course combines academic study and practical work experience to give you a fast-track understanding of the technical production, marketing and management of organic farming and food and enhance your career opportunities as a practitioner, promoter and facilitator within the sector.

Delivered in partnership with the Organic Research Centre, this course is offered on a part time, distance learning basis. Once you have completed all the taught elements, you have the option to take on a further research project, which qualifies you for the MSc.

Watch our Organic Farming Introduction video to find out more.

Please note: This course may require you to attend three study weekends at our Aberdeen campus (depending on current Covid-19 guidelines).

This specialised postgraduate course will enhance your career opportunities as a practitioner, promoter, technician and facilitator within the organic farming sector.

The course aims to provide you with a good understanding of the organic sector and a sound knowledge of the science underpinning organic farming.

It will also teach you how to critically appraise organic farming as an agricultural system, and develop your understanding of the marketing, business and quality assurance requirements for organic produce.

The course modules offer of a mix of technical production, marketing and management, and skill development modules, underpinned by work experience and a study tour that demonstrates real-life practical examples.

Course format

This course is studied part-time through on-line distance learning. This allows those in continuing employment or with family commitments to participate. With the exception of several weekend schools, the learning is carried out in the student's home or workplace.

Disciplines

Agriculture

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A degree relevant to the sector and/or assessment of candidate's ability to benefit from the course. No absolute academic prerequisites - work experience is considered.

Evidence of competency in English.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 7,000 / year

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.