Feeding a growing world population from a finite area of land with fewer inputs is a major challenge. Agriculture therefore needs to use precision technology to apply inputs in the right quantity where they are needed, without polluting the environment. New for 2016, this programme gives stude...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

Students studying this three-year degree course can combine aspects of arable crop production with sustainability. There will be focus on the ecosystem and environment, as well as woodland management. This course is ideal for those interested in agronomy or land management with an interest in curren...

Writtle University College

Address: Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelsmford, Essex

This course is ideal if you want to be involved with agricultural work (from smallholdings to modern farms) or if you are interested in allied industries, such as machinery sales, animal nutrition, seed, fertiliser and agrochemical supply. The course will ensure that you develop the vocational knowl...

Shuttleworth College

Address: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

This study programme is ideal if you want to be involved with agricultural work (from smallholdings to modern farms) or if you are interested in allied industries, such as machinery sales, animal nutrition, seed, fertiliser and agrochemical supply. The study programme will ensure that you develop...

Bedford College

Address: Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire

The main aim of the MRes is to strengthen specialist scientific skills in strategically important areas of the UK agri-food industry, through flexible, postgraduate training for people in work. It provides an innovative way for people in work to improve their research skills while supporting the ...

Bangor University

Address: Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd

These programmes are offered to students who are employed full-time in the industry, and who wish to study on a day release basis. The course places an emphasis on practical skills backed up with an understanding of the principles involved. Whilst at work you will receive comprehensive practical ...

Bridgwater College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

Technological advances in agriculture have increased in recent years, bringing with it a diverse range of careers you may not associate with driving tractors in a field. From drones and robots to genetic engineering and vertical cultivating, the industry needs skilled workers to meet the demands of ...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

Technological advances in agriculture have increased in recent years, bringing with it a diverse range of careers you may not associate with driving tractors in a field. From drones and robots to genetic engineering and vertical cultivating, the industry needs skilled workers to meet the demands of ...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

For either course, you need to be working within an agricultural environment. Level 2 Apprenticeships will suit you if you are working in roles such as Farm Worker, Tractor Driver, Stock Person, Pig Technician or Hatchery Staff. In both levels of Apprenticeship, you will study a mix of theory (kn...

South Staffordshire College

Address: Penkridge, Staffordshire

For either course, you need to be working within an agricultural environment. Level 3 will suit you if you are a Section Head, Assistant Farm Manager or Livestock Technician/Charge Hand. In both levels of Apprenticeship, you will study a mix of theory (knowledge) and practical (competency) topics...

South Staffordshire College

Address: Penkridge, Staffordshire

This course is ideal for someone looking to pursue a career in agriculture.

Kirklees College

Address: Taylor Hill Centre, Close Hill Lane, Taylor Hill, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Agriculture is arguably the most important industry in the world and without the food, clothing and fibres it provides, we simply wouldn’t survive. Now an industry with highly-mechanised processes, employment in this sector goes beyond farm workers and managers to engineers, consultants and sc...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

This is a good course for you if you want to gain a more technical and in-depth knowledge of agriculture. This course will also suit you if you have worked in the agriculture industry for a number of years and wish to gain a recognised qualification. A typical working week will comprise of a vari...

South Staffordshire College

Address: Penkridge, Staffordshire

This course is delivered predominantly through classroom sessions and lectures, combined with a series of laboratory classes, farm visits, guest speakers and practical activities. During the course you will develop a broad knowledge of agriculture through the core modules which include: Beef and...

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

This course will provide you with high-quality, advanced skills and knowledge in sustainable crop, livestock and land management. You will gain practical skills on our college farm combined with advanced scientific, technical and business enterprise skills which are key components of the course. You...

Shuttleworth College

Address: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

This course will provide you with high-quality, advanced skills and knowledge in sustainable crop, livestock and land management. You will gain practical skills on our college farm combined with advanced scientific, technical and business enterprise skills which are key components of the course. ...

Bedford College

Address: Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Do you want to hone and develop the many practical skills involved in the multi disciplines of agriculture practice? This husbandry-based HNC has been designed to provide you with these practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge required to undertake the running of a farm enterprise. &nbs...

The University of the Highlands and Islands

Address: The University of the Highlands and Islands, Executive Office, 12b Ness Walk, Inverness, Highland

The aim of the HNC course is to provide you with a husbandry-based programme in production agriculture which, in combination with practical experience and guidance from a manager, will enable you to undertake the running of a farm enterprise. Within the HNC course you will develop the required sk...

Scotland's Rural College

Address: University Avenue, Ayr, Ayrshire

The aim of the HND course is to provide you with a vocational programme based on the skills and knowledge required for employment at supervisory/junior managerial level within the agricultural industry and for self-employment in farming or other land-based sectors. You will gain the skills, knowl...

Scotland's Rural College

Address: University Avenue, Ayr, Ayrshire

This is a level 1 course, which involves classroom-based and practical work with ‘hands on’ experience in a variety of land-based industries. You will complete 7 Units for the full award. The course features visits and trips related to the course. The aim of the course is to equip yo...

Bridgwater College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset