Course Summary

The Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture is validated by Ulster University. This Honours Degree is particularly relevant to those interested in agriculture and the environment or agriculture and business as two pathways are available; Agri-business or Land Management. Students can select the pathway they wish to study during the first year on the course. The course can be studied on both a full-time or part-time basis and offers students the opportunity to complete one year of work-based learning which can be completed in Northern Ireland or further afield.

Course Details - Modules

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 Modules (Year 2): Students study five core modules and select one optional module as indicated* • Developments in agriculture • Farm buildings and mechanisation* • Financial management on farm • Future challenges for agri-food • Introduction to organic production • Research skills and data management • Sustainable crop production systems* • Sustainable pig and poultry production* • Sustainable ruminant production systems* Work placement: Students have the opportunity to complete a period of 48 weeks working in an agriculture based business during Year 3 of the course. On the successful completion of the work placement module students will be awarded a Diploma in Professional Practice or a Diploma in Professional Practice (International) if the work placement has been completed outside of the UK and Ireland. Agri-business pathway: Modules (Year 4): • Agri-food policy and human resource management • Farm performance management • Marketing and entrepreneurship • Literature review and research proposal • Research project • Sustainable supply chains Land Management pathway: Modules (Year 4) • Animal welfare and ethics in agriculture • Advanced animal nutrition* • Advanced crop protection* • Literature review and research proposal • Research project • Sustainable land management policies • Sustainable supply chains *indicates optional module

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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: 005D

Institution code: A45

Campus Name: Greenmount Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Students should normally have at least 104 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level or equivalent (including a Science subject*, preferably Biology or Chemistry at grade C or above) plus four appropriate GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Mathematics at Grade C or above. *Acceptable subjects include: Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Environmental Science/Technology, Geography, Geology, Health and Social Care, Home Economics, ICT, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants applying with ‘acceptable subjects’ must have attained a GCSE Grade C in Double Award Science or in two other separate science subjects. Applicants entering with a relevant City and Guilds Technical or BTEC qualification must attain a minimum overall Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). Applicants are normally required to have at least three months relevant practical experience. In addition to meeting the course entry requirement applicants must meet the General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University. Enhanced entry criteria may be applied subject to demand for this course.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 4530.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4530.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

22 Greenmount Road
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Antrim
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