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Higher National Diploma - HND
Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-24
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
Edinburgh
Full time
SEP-24
2 Years
Higher National Diploma - HND
Aberdeen
Full time
SEP-24
2 Years
Higher National Diploma - HND
Oatridge
Full time
SEP-24
2 Years
Higher National Diploma - HND
Barony
Full time
SEP-24
2 Years
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Throughout this course you will develop an overview of all agricultural systems including livestock, crops and farm buildings and machinery, along with the essential skills necessary to run a successful farm business. You will develop an understanding of how agriculture relates to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a careers at supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self employment in farming or other land-based sectors. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join year 3 of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Agriculture course.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CC Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Preferably to include Geography or a Science subject
Preferably to include Geography or a Science subject
Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy) and Maths (for numeracy)
Preferably to include Geography, a Science subject or Agricultural Science
Students living in
England
£7,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,285 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,000 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£16,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£16,000 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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