This agriculture programme widens your knowledge of the agricultural industry, with a view to managing agricultural operations after graduation. The programme provides a thorough understanding of modern farming production systems and an in-depth knowledge of the underlying scientific and technological principles. You can focus on chosen subject areas, including the science and technology underpinning livestock and crop production and management. Additionally you will gain a comprehensive understanding of modern farming systems and the wider issues facing the agricultural industry, including the key areas of sustainable food production and the impact of climate change. The FdSc Agriculture is delivered using a combination of approaches to enable the acquisition of required academic knowledge. Practical farm management is also integral and the programme benefits from industry-wide support. The programme is assessed by a combination of coursework assignments, seminars, presentations, case studies, practicals, tests and examinations. Work-related learning is embedded throughout. **Facilities at our Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus** You will also have the opportunity for a Cornwall county farm mock viewing, with experience in preparing and submitting a business plan, receiving real industry feedback. -240 Ha of farmable land -260 cows -200 ewes -Arable crops: whole crop, wheat, maize, barley -Selection of machinery. Including a range of new John Deere tractors -Northwyke grass variety trials -Niab trials **Possible careers available with this qualification** Enterprise Manager Farm Manager Farm Consultant Agronomist Agricultural-related Financial Manager Machinery Sales and Contracting Technical Advisor Land Management Nutritionist Estate Management **Guaranteed progression route on completion of the FdSc Agriculture** BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Level 6 only) BSc (Hons) Rural Business Management (Level 6 only) **Learner and Pastoral Support** We pride ourselves on our student focused, friendly and supportive environment. Our dedicated support team are available for regular or ad hoc 1:1 learning or pastoral support needs.

Current Year 1 Modules - Understanding the Farm Business - Agriculture & the Food Chain - Research Skills - Crop Production & Soil Science - Livestock Production - Farm Mechanisation & Post-harvest Management - Personal & Employability Skills Development. Current Year 2 Modules - Research Project - Business Planning - Contemporary Issues - Strategic Development. Current Optional Modules (choose two) - Plant Legislation, Technology & Marketing - Analysis & Development of Livestock Enterprises - Effective Leadership - Risk Management & Innovation in Finance - Business Administration & E-commerce. Modules are subject to change and availability

Assignments, formal examinations, presentation/s and debate/s.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: D401

Institution code: C78

Campus Name: Duchy College Stoke Climsland

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Any other qualifications will be considered upon enquiry/application. Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions, please contact us: dce.admissions.office@duchy.ac.uk or call 01579 372358

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Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 75%

EU	8600.0	Year 1
England	8600.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8600.0	Year 1
Scotland	8600.0	Year 1
Wales	8600.0	Year 1
International	9950.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9950.0	Year 1

Additional costs to include study tour/s, trips, and essential kit/uniform will be confirmed. We can accept applications from UK/EU nationals who live outside the EU, however The Cornwall College Group is unable to accept applications from non-UK/EU nationals who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK at this time.

Tregonissey Road, St Austell
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Cornwall
PL25 4DJ