FdSc Agriculture
Duchy College

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Foundation Degree

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Duchy College - Stoke Climsland

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2 years

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Foundation Degree

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Duchy College - Stoke Climsland

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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 ...Read more

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.

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

45 Grades / Points required

Advanced Subsidiary (AS):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma:

PPP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma:

PPP Grades / Points required

48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required.

48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required.

Access to HE Diplomas - 45 credits at level 3.

48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required.

GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered.

48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required.

48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required.

Tuition fees

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England

£8,600 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

For International Students: The Cornwall College Group is not licenced to provide student visas and is therefore not able to take applications from students who require a student visa to study in the UK.

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Duchy College
Duchy College , Callington

Duchy College is a specialist provider of land-based diplomas, degree-level courses and apprenticeships across Cornwall and Devon,...

Duchy College
Stoke Climsland Callington Callington Cornwall and Isles of Scilly PL17 8PB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Gunnislake  3.0 miles away

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