Foundation Degree in Agricultural Management
"I came to Bicton College because it had a great reputation as an agricultural college, and I thought the course content sounded in-depth"
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UCAS Institution Code:P60
UCAS Campus Code:P60 (or leave Blank)
UCAS Programme Code:D404
Duration:2 YEARS FT / 3 YEARS PT
Awarding Body:University of Plymouth
With a foundation degree in agricultural Management you could...
...progress to the one-year of the BSc (Hons) Rural Business Management top-up course at Duchy College.…
... or become an agricultural adviser, a farm manager, an agricultural economist, an agriculture research scientist, a field trials officer, a sales executive for a animal feed or agricultural products manufacturer or a journalist for a land-based magazine or journal…
Facilities
- 166 Ha farm
- Spring calving dairy herd of 200 cows plus followers
- 24:48 milking parlour
- Around 240 crossbread ewes and pedigree Texels
- Demonstration beef and pig enterprises
- Laboratory facilities
- Extensive range of land-based machinery
Programme Aims
The FdSc Agricultural Management is a multidisciplinary programme of core modules designed to develop the knowledge and skills required by those who may go on to manage agricultural enterprises and related rural businesses. It combines a thorough understanding of crop and livestock production methods with a sound appreciation of the scientific, legal, economic and environmental factors influencing the industry. It also seeks to develop the business knowledge and communication skills to enable graduates to make informed management decisions and to develop confident and productive business relationships. The programme provides a strong basis for employment or self employment in agriculture and related rural businesses, as well as for entry onto full honours degree programmes in associated disciplines.
A range of issues related to diversification and the environment are also covered in depth. The programme is designed to meet the current and future needs of the industry. The modules have been created so that students can develop general agricultural skills as well as the opportunity to pursue specialist interest areas. There are opportunities for students to develop their individual personal skills throughout the programme.
Entry Requirements
120 points are required in total, which equate to one of the following:
- Supporting GCSE's at grade C or above in Maths and English or Level 2 equivalents
- 2 A-levels at grade D or above, or equivalent combination of two grades preferably in sciences
- PPP grade profile for BTEC National Diploma
- MP grade profile for BTEC National Certificate
- Students over the age of 21 years and with relevant experience will be assessed on merit
Course Structure
The programme will be delivered using a wide range of methods ranging from lectures, practical laboratory sessions, field visits, practical field and livestock sessions and tutorials. Every opportunity is taken to use the Bicton College farm and estate for learning.
What you will study
Year 1- Business Enterprise
- Professional Practice
- Crop and Grass Production
- Livestock Production
- Agriculture Science
- Planning, Law and the Environment
- Business Operations
- Independent Research Project
- Crop Production Systems
- Livestock Management
- Rural Business Management
- Environment and Land Management
Assessment
Your progress will be monitored by a variety of assessment techniques including a planned programme of written assignments, presentations, group work, practical assessments and in-class tests. Many modules will also involve formal examination. An independent research project and work-based learning must be completed as part of this course.
Progression
Successful students may apply to progress on to the one-year BSc (Hons) Rural Business Management top-up course at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland Campus (part of Cornwall College). Career opportunities may arise in farm management, rural business management, government agencies and the allied industries.
University of Plymouth Colleges Faculty
The University of Plymouth Colleges Faculty (UPC) is a partnership between the University of Plymouth and over 20 partner institutions, including Bicton College. It is nationally recognised as one of the largest, longest established and best-developed partner college networks in the country and brings university-level education to over 10,000 students across the South West peninsula and the Channel Islands.
All of the higher education courses offered at Bicton College are validated by the University of Plymouth. This means when you graduate you will achieve a University of Plymouth award.
Every UPC foundation degree has a built-in progression route to an honours degree. These are often one-year ‘top-up’ courses available at the University of Plymouth, or in some cases, a partner college or another university.
In terms of academic study, all UPC students have the same rights and status as other University of Plymouth students. In addition, you will be able to benefit from the services that your college can provide – as well as the extra support and resources on offer at the University’s campus.
All UPC students are entitled to use the University’s library, access electronic resources and learning support materials through the web-based student portal, become a member of the University of Plymouth Students’ Union (UPSU) and through your college, gain assistance from the University’s support and advice resources (such as its careers’ service, student funding team, international students’ advisory service and the disability assist scheme).
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 8AA
Tel: 01752 585858 (course information)
Tel: 01752 600600 (all other enquiries)
Fax: 01752 588050
Email: prospectus@plymouth.ac.uk
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APPLY TODAY
For a full-time application apply to UCAS direct at www.ucas.com or
Write to:UCAS
PO Box 28
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3SA
To study part-time apply directly to Bicton College.