Find UK based farming and agricultural courses

An advanced and well-established qualification which is recognised by industry as demonstrating technical capability to work in the land-based technology and agricultural engineering sectors and can also be used to progress to degree level courses. In year one learners may also achieve the 90 credit...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

Carries the same UCAS points weighting and is equivalent to studying 3 A Levels. The emphasis of this course is to develop the practical skills and gain the knowledge required of a full-time gamekeeper. This is a demanding career and students need to show significant commitment to the course to be s...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

This introductory (theoretical) structured programme provides a basic knowledge about bees and beekeeping, enabling students after some practical experience to keep bees. Bees are not only essential to the environment (60% of food plants depend on honey bees for pollination) but these highly sop...

Berkshire College of Agriculture

Address: Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Soils form the basis of all agricultural production, but they also store water, mediate the impact of pollutants, provide biological habitats, affect the accumulation of atmospheric greenhouse gases, are involved in dealing with societies waste, are a source of minerals and provide the foundations f...

Scotland's Rural College

Address: University Avenue, Ayr, Ayrshire

This course is designed to provide you with a broad base of agricultural knowledge in greater depth than the level 2 course, incorportating science, husbandry and practical skills all required by the industry today. The programme demonstrates the variety of different career paths that exist. You wil...

Kirklees College

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

This course is designed for people aiming for management positions in the agricultural industry, either in practical agriculture or in the agriculture supply industry. Over the past five years, students from this course have won many national awards. The course structure allows students to study whi...

Bridgwater College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

This course will enable you to achieve the legally required qualification by the Control of Pesticide Regulations (COPR), and is designed for anyone applying pesticides on a commercial basis. This course (PA2) follows on from PA1 and is a one-day pesticide course that covers the application of pesti...

Shuttleworth College

Address: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

The Organic food and farming sector within Europe is continuing to develp in response to governmental Action Plans and CAP policy development. The organic sector requires highly trained individuals to work as certification officers, advisers, agronomists, farmers, farm managers and livesto...

Scotland's Rural College

Address: University Avenue, Ayr, Ayrshire

The agriculture programme at Duchy College is designed for those who would like to widen their knowledge of the agricultural industry with a view to managing agricultural operations after graduation. The course provides a thorough understanding of modern farming production systems and an in-depth kn...

Duchy College

Address: Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall

This course includes practical and theory study in areas such as livestock husbandry and nutrition, plant and countryside skills, estate skills, tractor driving and introduction to wildlife and conservation. If you want the ideal start to a career in Agriculture, and want to gain the qualificatio...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

Interested in a career outdoors? Why not try our work-focussed Horticulture course. You will develop new skills and experience in landscaping and garden maintenance work. This is a short, intensive course where you attend 3 days per week for 3 weeks and you will need basic literacy and numeracy skil...

Shipley College

Address: Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire

This course provides you with an excellent foundation to start your career in agriculture. It’s ideal whether you come from a farming background or not. You’ll be involved in the day-to-day practical work on farms, learning diverse farming practices....

Reaseheath College

Address: Nantwich, Cheshire

This broad-based course is designed to be a first step to a career in agriculture. It provides a good foundation so you can progress on to higher vocational qualifications related to the agricultural industry. This course will give you the opportunity to study a wide range of agricultural topics...

Bridgwater College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

This is an ideal course for those wishing to continue their personal development whilst employed in the agricultural industry. The course involves studying for a Diploma plus supporting qualifications. Practical skills are developed in the workplace supported by part-time attendance at College. You ...

Moreton Morrell College

Address: Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire

To develop the practical expertise and background knowledge required to establish a career in Agriculture. Livestock Production Dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, goats or poultry may be used as evidence areas within this Diploma. You will be required to maintain the healthy performance of stock; oper...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

On this course you will benefit from a first year of studies based on the principles of agriculture, food production and an introduction to business management before progressing to specialist farm business management modules in years two and three.   The range of farming systems at th...

Royal Agricultural University

Address: Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Combining the study of livestock, crops and machinery with practical training sessions and work on the College farm, students gain valuable experience which significantly improves employability. Within the qualification there is a significant amount of practical work experience. It is recommended th...

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

This course covers the safe driving of a tractor, pre-use maintenance and safety checks and recognition of controls and instruments. During the assessment the tractor is to be driven safely and correctly around a suitable course (including reversing with a trailer). The course can also cover trailer...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

This advanced Apprenticeship is ideal if you are a practical learner who prefers to develop your skills in the workplace. There are a number of compulsory core units that need to be achieved, with a wide range of optional units available, so you can tailor the course to you and your situation. Appre...

Shuttleworth College

Address: Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

This is a three-year degree course for full-time students with a 20-week work placement in year two. It aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to take up career opportunities in organisations across a wide range of sectors and interests. Using the food sector as a contextual base (productio...

Royal Agricultural University

Address: Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The agricultural industry is changing rapidly and in recent years advances in technology have led to an abundance of food production in the western world. This, together with changes in the support mechanisms for agriculture, has affected farm incomes, the countryside, rural communities and the publ...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Agriculture - encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills.  It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Leve...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

In choosing to study this Agriculture and Animal Science Degree at Aberystwyth University you will be immersing yourself in the science, production and management of agriculture and livestock. You will study in one of the longest-established centres in the UK with a world-class reputation for teachi...

Aberystwyth University

Address: Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

This degree course is focused on producing high-calibre engineering graduates who are experienced in the application of core mechanical engineering theory and practice to successfully deliver solutions to industry problems.  In addition to the principles of machine design, students will learn a...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

The United Kingdom is one of the main users of agricultural and horticultural machinery.  Imported machinery is developed, adapted and modified in the UK to support the high crop yields and temperate climate, which make the UK different to the rest of Europe and North America. The aim of the&nb...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

This course covers the cheese-making process, and soft cheese types. A range of soft cheeses will be made and you may take samples of cheese away with you to ripen and consume.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

Designed for the complete beginner, this one-day course examines the different techniques used when caring for poultry.  You will discover how to handle and health-check your birds as well as the nutritional requirements, housing requirements and legislation surrounding the welfare of poultry.&...

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

A five-year undergraduate Master’s degree level course, geared towards those professional engineers with leadership aspirations within global manufacturers such as John Deere, Claas, JCB, CNH, BAE Systems and Jaguar Land Rover, with a greater emphasis on research, project management and leadin...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

Do you want to play a full and rewarding part in the management and conservation of our natural heritage?  This vocational course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills you will need to work as a professional in the countryside. The importance of sustainable countryside managemen...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

Provides individuals with an introduction to the skills required of a Gamekeeper. Work experience on a shooting estate and practical experience on the college estate, rearing unit and deer park make this a very hands-on course. Assignments back up practical assessments to ensure you will learn a wid...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

This is a new BTEC course that has replaced the First Diploma Countryside as a Level 2 introductory course in order to fit the new National Qualifications and Credit Framework This is a broad based course which covers areas including Countryside and Environment. This course provides you with...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

This award prepares students for a wide range of careers in the agriculture industry and ancillary organisations. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to undertake a range of modules that will result in knowledge of farm business management, livestock and crop production. On succes...

Writtle University College

Address: Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelsmford, Essex

An agriculture apprenticeship is the ideal way to earn money whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. The provision is open to anyone aged 16+ years provided that you meet current eligibility. You'll learn: crop or animal husbandry, depending on which apprenticeship route you cho...

Duchy College

Address: Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall

This course offers advanced on-the-job training at your place of work with some College study on day release. This is the next step up from the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship or for those who have extensive work experience or employment that involves an increased level of responsibility. Cou...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

This course is suitable for those who have a passion for food and farming, and are aiming to gain a broad base of agricultural knowledge, science, husbandry and practical skills.

Writtle University College

Address: Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelsmford, Essex

An ideal introduction for school leavers who seek a career in game and wildlife management. The Diploma provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help students gain employment in the industry. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from b...

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

This is an enjoyable course designed to give you sufficient knowledge to keep and manage your own hives. Subjects studied include hive types and siting, bee husbandry, bee diseases, feeding, protective clothing, how to extract and jar good quality honey from local blossoms and flower meadows.

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

This one year programme is designed for school leavers and offers a route to employment or possible progression on to a Level 2 programme. You will normally spend between 2 and 3 days in College with the remainder of your time available for work experience. The programme is at level 1 and is availab...

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

Revolutionary technologies, global perspectives, specialist landbased training and agricultural managment are critical components of this advanced programme. Exceptiopnal facilities include a 240 hectare estate (120 hectares arable), a pedigree dairy herd of 100+ cows plus followers, 100 e...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

The main aim is for mechanically minded experienced tractor driver to acquire the necessary skills and understanding of farm equipment to enable him to undertake the maintenance and repair on todays highly mechanised farm. The entrant to the course should therefore be proficient and have experience ...

Moreton Morrell College

Address: Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire

An ideal programme for those who want to develop confidence and experience at handling bees. Bees are not only essential to the environment (60% of food plants depend on honey bees for pollination) but these highly sophisticated insects are also a real pleasure to keep.

Berkshire College of Agriculture

Address: Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire

This is a three-year programme studied full-time or six-year programme if studied part-time. You will be required to complete 300 hours of work experience during the duration of your study. Students are currently studying this course on three consecutive days. This course includes skills and knowled...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

Internationally, the agriculture industry is expanding creating with it lots of opportunities for well educated and technically competent graduates. From the outset of the course, you will gain an understanding of the global conditions in which agriculture operates and take a hands on approach to th...

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

The UK countryside is a multi-function resource which has to balance the needs and interests of leisure, conservation, industry, food and farming. Furthermore, this rural resource is a product of thousands of years of anthropogenic management which has produced the countryside we see today.  Th...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

This advanced level course will give you an excellent grounding in agriculture and linked industries. You’ll benefit from the excellent facilities on campus and get hands on experience working on Hartpury’s Home Farm. You’ll also complete a work placement as part of the course. ...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Harper Adams has specialised in providing higher education in agriculture for more than a century, producing highly capable graduates to drive this large and dynamic industry forward through an exciting range of career opportunities. If you are in any doubt as to the importance of the industry in th...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course has been designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work in the agricultural industry at an operational and management level. It considers the management of a wide range of mixed farming systems in an applied, 'hands-on' context. This course is ...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Horticulture, validated by Ulster University, has three distinct pathways. Students must choose which pathway they wish to follow by semester two of the first year.

CAFRE

Address: 22 Greenmount Rd, Muckamore, Antrim

This course will give you the essential technical knowledge and practical skills to confidently work with modern machinery. Work placements, visits to industry events such as the Grassland or Dairy events and LAMMA Show and trips to machinery manufacturers and dealers will give you a real insight...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

Doing a Plant and Soil Science degree at the University of Aberdeen will provide you with both core and advanced understanding of this exciting subject area. The knowledge and skills that you gain could open up a world of career opportunities for you, for instance in playing a vital role in informin...

Aberdeen University

Address: Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Enabling students to gain a solid understanding of the equine industry in a vocational way, this programme is divided between the classroom, practical sessions, visits and lecture demonstrations. You will be given the necessary management skills for a career within the equine industry and, by the en...

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

If your job involves the use of chemical pesticides, regulations will affect your working practices. Shipley College is running a series of courses covering all the relevant legislation and codes of practice that regulate the safe use and application of pesticides. The modules are: Safe Use of Pesti...

Shipley College

Address: Victoria Road, Saltaire, West Yorkshire

This shortened award prepares students for a wide range of careers in the arable crop production industry and ancillary organisations. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to specialise in farm business management and crop production. On successful completion of the course, student...

Writtle University College

Address: Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelsmford, Essex

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

With around 75 per cent of land in the UK devoted to primary food production, agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the rural economy. However, in addition to the science and technology associated with animal and crop production, the modern farm manager must manage an increasingly diversified ...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This is a broad-based course providing you with practical experience and an alternative to GCSE entry onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture. It provides you with the ability to enter the industry as a competent employee with valuable industry skills.

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

The environment and land-based sector is a significant part of the UK’s economic and national life, contributing £billions per annum to the economy. Job prospects are very good and graduates with specific knowledge and skills in ecology survey work including EIA , water catchment an...

Reaseheath College

Address: Nantwich, Cheshire

This top-up Degree, awarded by the University of Central Lancashire offers a specialised route to top-up to an Honours Degree in crop science for students holding a Foundation Degree or HND in an agricultural related subject or who have completed two years of the BSc Agriculture programme....

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

Plant & Soil Science at Aberdeen is the only Plant & Soil Science degree in the UK. The interaction between plants and soils is the basis for sustainability in all natural and managed terrestrial ecosystems. A recent internal teaching review panel commended the School of Biological Scienc...

Aberdeen University

Address: Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

This well-established qualification is recognised by the industry as demonstrating the technical capability to work in the land-based technology and agricultural engineering sectors. Course themes include service and repair of various types of land-based equipment, applying mechanical principles,...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

This programme is aimed at enabling you to train and gain a qualification whilst working in the equine industry. Apprenticeships offer a good basis to a career in the equine industry. You can learn practical skills and expertise in the care, welfare and supervision of horses and achieve nationally r...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

Agriculture is at the centre of many of the challenges facing modern society - including climate change, food security and increasing world population - and is a diverse area of study. This degree gives you a broad overview of agriculture and offers modules across our three specialist areas: ...

Newcastle University

Address: Agriculture Building, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

This course includes practical and theory study in areas such as livestock production, crop production, workshop practice, estate maintenance and tractor use. Professional and vocational qualifications lead to accreditation, be it from an examining body, such as City & Guilds or Edexcel, or p...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

Agriculture, food and the related rural industries face substantive challenges in the near future around associated issues including; food security, appropriate environmental management and climate change. The need to develop advanced level skills within the sector is a clear objective within the Go...

Duchy College

Address: Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall

The Dorset Community Safety Partnership invites you to Farmwise based at Stinsford Farm part of Kingston Maurward College and is a rural crime and fire prevention initiative. Dorset Police and Dorset Fire and Rescue volunteers provide a short presentation that then concludes with a tour of the fa...

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

This top-up Degree, awarded by the University of Central Lancashire, offers a specialised route to top-up to an Honours Degree in livestock science for students holding a Foundation Degree or HND in an agricultural related subject or who have completed two years of the BSc Agriculture prog...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

This programme will develop your practical skills in the workplace and you will be involved in information gathering and decision making to prepare you for a supervisory role in your future career.

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

The course includes: - Risk Assessment - Pre-start checks - Driving tractor around pre-set course - Hitching trailer and drive around course including reverse - Attach mounted implement and attach power take off shaft - Set machine for work - Review of NPTC assessment

South Staffordshire College

Address: Penkridge, Staffordshire

This one year course offers an opportunity to those students with less practical experience or lower entry grades. You have the opportunity to gain experience in our workshop facilities or with our range of modern tractors and equipment.  There will be opportunities through the academic year...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This course is a good balance between agriculture and engineering. The first year units have a strong agricultural content which includes one livestock and crops production unit. You have opportunities to gain skills and experience in our five workshop facilities and from operating some of the lates...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This is a 2 year course (with the option of a 1 year sandwich placement) for those wishing to develop their technical knowledge and gain a better understanding of the management of different agricultural enterprises. It is equivalent to 3 A-levels. Ideal if: you're looking for a practical alt...

Duchy College

Address: Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall

An Agricultural Engineer services, diagnoses, repairs, tests, evaluates and provides technical support for customers and operators. With technology increasing in Land Based service sector there is a wide range of career opportunities for a skilled versatile engineer, this course is for people who ha...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

The temperate climate of the UK is ideally suited to pastoral farming and animal production is essential to the rural economy, with around 60 per cent of UK agricultural output derived from the livestock sector.  In addition to the science and technology associated with modern animal produc...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

Explore the techniques and learn the skills needed to successfully shear a sheep. On this two day course, you will discover how to set up a shearing machine, handle and turn sheep safely as well as some shearing techniques. Highly practical, it will give you the confidence to further develop your ow...

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

A four-year undergraduate degree that produces high calibre professional engineers with aspirations to work in specialist roles in the design, test and development of new technologies for global manufacturers such as John Deere, Claas, JCB, CNH, BAE Systems and Jaguar Land Rover. This course has...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This programme covers a range of Crop Production skills and related practices. The objectives of the course are to ensure the development of practical skills, related background knowledge including health and safety issues and procedures. It is suitable for those seeking or employed in their first r...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

Do you enjoy studying science and finding out how scientific principles can be used to prevent disease and improve the health of animals? Are you interested in learning more about the biology of a range of animals (farm, companion and equine) in order to know what is best for their overall health? T...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This one day course provides an introduction to the care and welfare of pigs for both breeding and fattening and will appeal to anyone whose work involves contact with pigs or those who wish to keep pigs on a large or small scale. By the end of the day you should be able to undertake daily routine h...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

This one day training course covers the requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and prepares operators for the NPTC Certificate of Competence Test, which may be taken at any time after the course. Course features include preparing the applicator for work, calibration and operation, cor...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

As farms become larger and agricultural production systems more efficient they become increasingly mechanised. The industry needs highly skilled graduates who understand how agricultural machines and mechanised systems operate, and how machinery should be effectively managed on farms and within cont...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

An agriculture advanced apprenticeship will often be for those who have already successfully completed a relevant level 2 provision and/or who hold appropriate employment, expertise and responsibilities performed within the workplace. You must be employed within the agriculture sector and display a ...

Duchy College

Address: Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall

This four-year course aims to provide students with an understanding of recent developments in animal science, the underlying scientific principles, and how these can be applied to animal production systems. This is a strongly science-based course, combining the study of pure and applied science...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

A four-year undergraduate degree that produces high calibre professional engineers with aspirations to manage and apply current and developing technology in test, development and technical advisory roles for manufacturers such as McConnell, JCB and CNH. This course has a mechanical engineering c...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course provides you with a general introduction to countryside management in the UK and will develop the basic skills required to work within the sector; ranging from practical habitat management tasks to understanding the requirements of different game species.

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

This IMI Level 3  course has been designed to allow Subsidiary Diploma students the opportunity to progress further with their academic studies and potentially gain  higher paid jobs or access into higher education.  The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a mo...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

The agricultural machinery engineering industry within the United Kingdom employs highly capable, motivated staff who can contribute to the success of their organisation in all areas.  This degree will provide the ideal platform for those who wish to progress within the industry. This ...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

To give newcomers to machinery handling the core skills of hand, foot and eye co-ordination and provide the opportunity to learn and practice safely under close supervision. It is suitable for learners 13 years to 16 years. Candidates will receive a certificate of attendance for their records. ...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

This course will provide the knowledge and skills for you to become a veterinary services professional and work closely with veterinary surgeons. Year 1 of the course introduces a wide topic of subjects relevant to managing animals, the way they function and the health challenges they face....

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course gives an introduction to the agricultural industry. Learn about working in the agriculture industry and develop the skills you will need in employment and for further learning. A one year combined practical and theory based course with the main emphasis on developing your practical sk...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

An introduction to keeping poultry on a small scale. This half day course will give you the confidence and basic knowledge that you need in order to get the most out of your flock and keep them in good health.

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

Course Summary This programme combines sound understanding with technical skills, building on the livestock experience and knowledge already gained in industry. The objectives of the course are to ensure the further development of practical and supervisory skills & related background knowled...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

If you enjoy taking things apart, fixing faults and spending time around big machinery such as tractors and combines, an apprenticeship in Landbased Engineering could be for you! Landbased engineers play a pivotal role in the agricultural industry, developing and providing complex mechanised e...

Wiltshire College

Address: Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire

This is a well established course which is designed to prepare you for a career in one of the UK's most vital industries, agricultural food production. Learners acquire a broad knowledge of all the issues relating to agriculture and the skills and techniques required within the industry. On t...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

Learn how to handle and drive a tractor safely with this one day, hands-on course aimed specifically people aged between 13-18. You will explore basic tractor maintenance, gain an understanding of the controls and learn how to correctly reverse a tractor with and without a trailer.

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

The one year BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree programme will enable students to top up their Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma to a full Batchelor’s (Honours) degree. This degree programme is designed for those with qualifications in and wishing to pursue careers in the agricultural se...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

In today’s global marketplace ambitious managers are needed, who will lead their business successfully through the challenges and seize any opportunities that arise in the agricultural sector. These individuals must have enhanced business, marketing and management skills and a high level of te...

Reaseheath College

Address: Nantwich, Cheshire

This part-time programme is 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 business skills together with management theory and understanding. Particularly suitable for students progressing to fa...

Bridgwater College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

This course will give you an insight into the modern agricultural industry through work placements, visits to local farms and estates, and trips to events such as the Livestock Show. Working on the College farm’s dairy, sheep enterprise and pig unit, you’ll also learn valuable skills ...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

This course ideally follows on from soft cheese making, but can be taken as a stand-alone course, and will guide you through the production processes associated with cheddar and crumbly cheese types.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

Available for those aged 16 and over, this is a great opportunity for you to earn as you learn. You will combine paid work on a farm with studying one day a week at Reaseheath. You will learn technical skills and continue to build on your existing experience and knowledge whilst specialising...

Reaseheath College

Address: Nantwich, Cheshire

Whether you are intending to keep your own sheep, already are, or are just interested in the subject, this course will give you the necessary underpinning knowledge and practical skills to successfully look after them The Level 2 Diploma also includes workplace assessments of the student on a sheep ...

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

This course introduces students to working with livestock, machinery and crops; the programme provides a more advanced background to the agricultural industry and demonstrates the variety of different career paths that exist. This course is designed to provide you with a broad base of agricultural k...

Writtle University College

Address: Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelsmford, Essex

If you enjoy being with animals (whether they are pets, livestock or more exotic species), care about their health and welfare and want to know why they behave as they do, the Animals route is for you. The Animals department has animal scientists specialising in physiology, nutrition, behaviour,...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This programme provides people already working in agriculture involved in business decision making or at a junior management level with the skills and competence to take on more of a managerial role within the business. At York a range of pathways including livestock, crops or mixed farming are avai...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

The BSc Applied Equine Welfare and Management programme offers an experience which is aligned to the requirements of the equine welfare industry. The course is aimed at students looking to expand and develop their knowledge of welfare, health and rehabilitation of horses. The programme will be t...

Greenwich University

Address: Central Avenue, Chatham, Medway, Kent

Course covers legal requirements and responsibilities covering animal and poultry health and welfare during transport. Covers how to effectively plan and implement the transport of animals and poultry, vehicle requirements, how to check animals for fitness to travel, identify causes and signs of str...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

Do you want a career working outdoors, hands on, building and maintaining outdoor spaces/gardens. A varied role throughout the year including tasks such as building patios, fences, using landscape machinery and plantsmanship.

Kirklees College

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

Feel the excitement at bringing a new life into the world. This one day lambing course will develop the skills you will need to take an active part in managing the ewe and her lambs at and around lambing time. The day is very hands on, working with the College’s lambing ewes and lambing simula...

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

Course Summary This programme covers a range of Livestock Production skills and related practices. The objectives of the course are to ensure the development of practical skills, related background knowledge including health and safety issues and procedures. Suitable For Those seeking or...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

Agricultural engineering is for people who are practical and have an enquiring mind and who want a varied working environment with modern technology. This one year course is aimed at people with lower entry grades who wish to develop their related knowledge and skills in agricultural engine...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Covers a wide range of material related to Landbased Engineering and Mechanisation, which includes: operating, repairing and maintenance of vehicles such as tractors, combines, ATVs and 4x4 utility vehicles. Additional courses are offered which lead to industry recognised qualifications in a range o...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

This course builds on the Level 1 Diploma. It will build up your knowledge and extend your practical skills, giving you access to a wide range of career options. Your course covers all the basics that industry requires, from understanding how to establish and maintain planted areas, make use of ...

Berkshire College of Agriculture

Address: Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire

The agri-food chain is one of the world's largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets. If you want a career in international business, this sector offers a wide range of opportunities, such as: food markets and marketing retail manag...

Newcastle University

Address: Agriculture Building, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

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

Ideal if: you have some agricultural experience or have worked for at least one year in the industry and wish to develop your practical skills and knowledge of the agricultural sector. The course is full time for one year and will develop your skills and knowledge of a range of agricultural enterpri...

Duchy College

Address: Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall

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

Modern farm machinery is complex and expensive and it requires skilled people to operate, repair and maintain it. This one-year course, suitable for school leavers, includes both theory and practical sessions. You will be working with a wide variety of machinery and workshop equipment, and you will ...

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

The quad bike, or All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), is used for a wide range of tasks, from the spreading of slug granules to the sweeping of roadways. This two day course provides a comprehensive training programme on safety, maintenance and operation with training on a purpose-built course. A National Qu...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

This course has been specifically designed to allow BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma students the opportunity to progress further with their academic studies and potentially gain access to higher education. The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a more in-depth understanding...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This course has been designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work in the agricultural industry at an operational and management level. It considers the management of a wide range of mixed farming systems in an applied, 'hands-on' context. This course is ...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

Apprenticeships provide an ideal opportunity to ‘learn while you earn’.  Students attend college on a day-release basis, one day per week during term time, for tuition leading to either an Intermediate (Level 2 QCF L2 Diploma in Work Based Agriculture) or Advanced qualification (...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This degree course is focused on producing high-calibre engineering graduates who are experienced in the application of core mechanical engineering theory and practice to successfully deliver solutions to industry problems.  In addition to the principles of machine design, students will learn a...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course includes practical and theory study in livestock husbandry, crop production, grassland management, workshop skills, machinery use and land management. Professional and vocational qualifications lead to accreditation, be it from an examining body, such as City & Guilds or Edexcel, ...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

For those who have completed the basic course and wish to progress their skills e.g. trailer work/cultivations and receive training in the use of attachments, equipment and machines in line with Health and Safety Executive recommendations. A certificate of attendance is achieved upon successfu...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

This one day training course covers the requirements of the Control of Pesticides Regulations and prepares operators for the NPTC Certificate of Competence Test, which may be taken at any time after the course. Course features include preparing the applicator for work, calibration and operation, cor...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

During this course you will learn how to work effectively with agricultural machinery in a range of landbased situations, both on our farm and in the workshops.   A key part of the learning experience will be undertaking fun and challenging projects which include a 24-hour ploughing...

Wiltshire College

Address: Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire

Introducing basic beef husbandry which will cover selecting breeds and young stock, legislation of ownership and movement, health, welfare and nutrition of beef cattle and safe handling. Practical sessions, relevant knowledge and expert advice make up this one day course.

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

Agriculture students make use of an extensive range of practical resources as an important part of their course.  These include Over 660 hectares of commercially farmed estate on a range of soil types. The arable enterprise includes a variety of crops including wheat, oats, oilseed rape, forage...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

Aimed at school leavers or those new to the industry, this is an ideal introduction where you’ll learn tree climbing, tree surgery, pruning, felling, machinery operations, estate skills and planting. You can progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma, work as a tree surgeon, or work for the lo...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

Life and plant science undergraduates, and professionals in commercial horticulture and agriculture looking to develop their career, from the UK and overseas, will benefit from a broad, research-led syllabus. Taught content will equip the graduate with the expertise needed to work independently in a...

Greenwich University

Address: Central Avenue, Chatham, Medway, Kent

A practical course to develop your driving skills for sit-astride quad bikes / All Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Designed for semi-experienced drivers and those with little or no ATV driving experience. A driving assessment is organised for the third day. Further Sit-in ATV (e.g. Mule/RTV) training is ava...

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

Success in the farming sectors takes a lot more than sheer determination. Sustainable rural livelihoods require high-quality, vigorous business management within dynamic financial, legal, political, social, seasonal, and environmental constraints. The village market has expanded into the internation...

Reading University

Address: Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading, Reading, Berkshire

Our Level One Diploma in Agriculture and Environment is the ideal course if you are keen to learn more about Agriculture and the Countryside. The Level One course is designed to help you become more confident in your learning. As well as improving your skills with livestock, equipment and esta...

Moreton Morrell College

Address: Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire

This programme is aimed at enabling you to train and gain a qualification whilst working in the equine industry. Apprenticeships offer a good basis to a career in the equine industry. You can learn practical skills and expertise in the care, welfare and supervision of horses and achieve nationally r...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

A practical course in the operation of ATVs. The course promotes awareness of hazards in the operation of ATVs, machine limitations and capabilities and aims to develop skills.

Bridgwater College

Address: Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset

A course run over ten evenings for beekeepers wanting to improve their beekeeping knowledge This course is based around the BBKA Module One Syllabus.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

This programme is viewed by the industry as a stepping stone in education and training of those seeking a career with responsibility for a farm or agricultural unit, combining agricultural knowledge and management expertise. The course is an effective alternative to gaining an A-level and wi...

Bicton College

Address: Bicton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

The agricultural sector faces a number of significant challenges in the future from climate change to floods and droughts, an ever-increasing world population and changes in European policies. All of these factors contribute to a sector that needs graduates who possess well developed business skills...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

Spend some time in the beautiful Sussex countryside observing the wildlife. You will help to collect essentail research data by carrying out surveys on habitat, common bird census, as well as identifying trees and shrubs.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

On this modern and exciting course you’ll gain the knowledge, understanding and skills the agricultural industry needs. In the first year you’ll develop practical knowledge and techniques so that in the second year you’ll be ready to concentrate on enterprise&nbs...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

This highly regarded three-year degree offers you a proven route to rewarding careers in the management of land, property and business in the countryside.  The course provides the diverse knowledge and skills necessary to prepare you for employment advising owners and occupiers of rural pro...

Royal Agricultural University

Address: Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Our countryside is home for a variety of plants and animals yet the pressures on their habitats are continually increasing through urban development. This course offers those interested in preserving our natural heritage an opportunity to continue their personal development whilst working in the con...

Moreton Morrell College

Address: Moreton Morrell, Warwick, Warwickshire

This programme is suitable for those employed within the sector as service technicians or sports/ ground care technicians working on a wide range of specialist vehicles and machines used in farming, forestry, horticulture, ground care or sports facilities. You will play an important role in helping ...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

This course includes practical and theory study in areas such as engine technology, harvesting equipment, farm and plant equipment, machinery diagnostic and repair techniques, engineering science, four wheel drive, cultivation and planting machinery. If you want the ideal start to a career in Agr...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

This award prepares students for a wide range of careers in the farm business management and farm livestock production industries and within associated ancillary industries. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to specialise in farm business management and livestock production. On ...

Writtle University College

Address: Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelsmford, Essex

Safe tractor operation in agriculture, forestry and horticulture is an essential part of a challenging area of work. This course is particularly suitable for new entrants or those who have had little formal instruction in the safe use and operation of these types of vehicles. Course features include...

Sparsholt College Hampshire

Address: Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of machinery and workshop practices.  Students also gain an awareness of what the industry involves.  It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with so...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

Working on construction plant machinery; students will learn about the operation, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment in our well equipped workshops. This will enable students to develop the skills demanded by employers.

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

This course is ideal for those who have an interest in or have just started to keep livestock and will focus on sheep, pigs or cows depending on the area of interest. On this course you will gain an insight into animal husbandry. Unique rural campus location with convenient parking ...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

This programme is designed for those who wish to progress into farm management or those who already have a supervisory element to their current role. The Framework includes: • Occupational Qualification – Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture • Functional skills in English and maths ...

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

Our "Get Skilled in Butchery" programme offers a range of half, one and two day courses. Courses are hands on, mostly limited to four participants to ensure maximum practical experience and attention from our highly skilled tutors. The courses are ideal for complete beginners and those wan...

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to help agriculture to meet the challenges of the 21st century! This Sustainable and Efficient Food Production MSc centres on increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact within the extensive pasture-based production sector. The programme pr...

Aberystwyth University

Address: Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

This degree combines business modules, developed by the prestigious Bristol Business School, with equine industry and functional equine science modules. Students are able to widen their skill base, develop key contacts and gain valuable work experience with an in-built work placement module, with an...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Sustainability is one of the core challenges facing business, governments and our wider societies. This degree provides a comprehensive overview of the interdisciplinary field of sustainability as it applies to the food sector. The course takes an international perspective from production through to...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course comprises of on-the-job training at your place of work with some College-based study. This course features two pathways; agricultural service engineering and professional ground care engineering. These pathways include practising and demonstrating a range of advanced skills such as fa...

Askham Bryan College

Address: Askham Bryan, York, North Yorkshire

There is an ever-increasing demand for food, with the UK relying on both imports and exports to feed itself and drive economic growth. Behind the supermarket shelves lies a globalised supply chain that is sensitive to economic and environmental events, e.g. too much or too little rain can reduce ...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

The public perception of agriculture and food production is vitally important as the range of products available continues to grow and consumers become more discerning in what they buy. Appropriate marketing of agricultural products and food in all sectors of the supply chain, from ‘farm to fo...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and practical skills necessary for looking after outdoor pigs. It will cover handling, housing, feeding, welfare, breeding, health, marketing, waste management and relevant legislation. It is an ideal follow on from the Smallholders ...

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

This course is for anyone who would like an introduction to the agriculture industry. It is suitable for pre-16s, school leavers, or adults looking for either progression or a change in career. You will study tractor driving, estate maintenance, functional skills and an introduction to farm anima...

Northumberland College

Address: Kirkley Hall Campus, Ponteland, Northumberland

Designed to prepare students, who may not have the formal entry requirements, to progress into higher education, this course will introduce you to a number of land-based subjects and develop a range of study skills.

Hadlow College

Address: Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent

This programme is suitable for those employed within the sector as an independent technician, workshop supervisors or demonstrator. A good understanding of workshop parts, products or equipment is required and good supervisory and customer service skills.

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

Whether you are intending to keep your own sheep, already are, or are just interested in the subject, this course will give you the necessary underpinning knowledge and practical skills to successfully look after them. The College Certificate will not involve workplace assessments.

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

Food is central not only to people’s lives but also to those in the food industry as well as in national and local government. The UK spends £172 billion annually on food and drink, directly employing 3.7 million people and contributing to 7 per cent of national output. The food sector n...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This course will cover handling techniques for foot trimming, selection of ewes, injecting, and routine welfare and management tasks.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

This practical course is an introduction to on-farm milk processing. The course covers pasteurisation, cream separation, process control and documentation and milk tests needed.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

The aim of this course is to ensure that you receive the appropriate basic tractor driving training, in line with, and as recommended by, the Health and Safety Executive. A certificate of training attendance is achieved upon successful completion of the course. As well as being held at B...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

The course includes: - Risk Assessment - Legislation - Storing pesticides - Maintenance of equipment needed - Disposal of pesticides - Record keeping - Preparation of hand held applicator - Using information of labels to determine potential hazards - Maintenance on hand held applicator -...

South Staffordshire College

Address: Penkridge, Staffordshire

This hands on course will build on the content in the introduction to beekeeping course and allows practical application of this knowledge. Course content includes: Types of Bees Natural History of Bees The Colony and how it functions E...

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

Fascinated by British wild animals, stunning trees woodlands and fields of wildflowers? Want to learn more about them and get a job in a relevant area? This course may lead to a rewarding career in many countryside-related organisations, such as the National Parks and National Trust.

Kirklees College

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

The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Equine Management, validated by Ulster University, is unique within the island of Ireland. The course which has been developed in consultation with the equine industry to meet their needs, aims to produce motivated graduates with practical and managerial skills and th...

CAFRE

Address: 22 Greenmount Rd, Muckamore, Antrim

A two day course with theory and practical elements which is designed to give learners the theory around the routine management of the ewe pre lambing and over the lambing period. Common presentations and routine stock tasks are covered within the theory session before moving onto hands on experienc...

Berkshire College of Agriculture

Address: Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire

This programme aims to provide young people with the opportunity not only to gain a trade but also to train in agriculture. This means that they will have the necessary skills and knowledge to secure employment off the farm and to farm on a part-time basis. Students undertake two Level 2 courses,...

CAFRE

Address: 22 Greenmount Rd, Muckamore, Antrim

The agricultural industry is becoming increasingly complex. Changes in support mechanisms and pressure to diversify and manage the environment has made success in the farming sector increasingly reliant on high quality, vigorous business management skills. In choosing to study the Agriculture with B...

Aberystwyth University

Address: Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

This course will give you foundation knowledge and skills in growing crops, working with a beef herd, pig and sheep production units and in our dairy, driving tractors and using other agricultural machinery. You will also learn about grassland and forage production, caring for farm animals, main...

Wiltshire College

Address: Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire

This course is designed for those wishing to use boom sprayers on crops or turfs. Upon successful completion of this course candidates will receive an NPTC Level Two Award in the Safe Use of Pesticides - Ground Crop Sprayer PA2. This qualification is issued for life, however NPTC recommend tha...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

Designed for anyone who transports commercial animals on journeys of more than 65 kilometres (just over 40 miles) and less than 8 hours, as they are expected to have and to carry with them a Certificate of Competence.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

This course is aimed at students who have completed a relevant foundation degree or equivalent and require a final year. You will be equipped with the skills needed to manage agricultural resources to meet diverse objectives such as profit, sustainability and environmental research. Stude...

Bishop Burton College

Address: York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire

Efficient crop production remains the key to sustained and effective use of the rural resource. However, over recent years crop management systems have undergone considerable change. The emphasis has shifted away from purely commercial objectives, and modern crop managers must increasingly justify i...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

The Diploma in Agriculture Level 2 is for anyone who would like a introduction to the career opportunities available in the land based sector, particularly in agriculture. It is a practical based program covering a range of units intended for those who have an interest in farming and working outdoor...

Northumberland College

Address: Kirkley Hall Campus, Ponteland, Northumberland

In choosing to study this three year Agriculture and Animal Science Degree at you will be immersing yourself in the science, production and management of agriculture and livestock.  You will study in one of the longest-established centres in the UK with a world-class reputation for teaching and...

Aberystwyth University

Address: Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Agriculture is currently facing many new challenges including climate change and the ability to produce food sustainably; however there is also a shortage of skilled professionals in a wide variety of positions within the industry.  Success in agriculture therefore requires individuals who can ...

Myerscough College

Address: St Michael's Rd, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire

The Extended Diploma is a well-respected course with an outstanding track record of students entering employment or Higher Education, as it is accepted as an entry qualification for some degree level courses. During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 Diplom...

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Dorchester, Dorset

Carries the same UCAS points weighting and is equivalent to studying 3 A Levels. It will provide students with comprehensive training in all aspects of the horse industry. Students will participate in riding activities including dressage, show-jumping and riding on the road.

Easton & Otley College

Address: Bawburgh Rd, Easton, Norwich, Norfolk

In choosing Aberystwyth University's Agriculture with Countryside Management Degree you will study a combination of science, production, conservation and land management methods. Integrating agriculture and environmental management you will be immersed in contemporary issues including environmen...

Aberystwyth University

Address: Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

The agricultural industry is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Traditional reliance on production is being challenged through changes in government policy at local, national, European and global levels, as well as changes in consumer demand. Agricultural production now requires an und...

Queen's University, Belfast

Address: University Road, Belfast, Antrim

The One-Year Farming Course is an intensive short training course, unique to the University. It is designed to equip the prospective landowner, farmer or manager with the basic knowledge required for running contemporary farm enterprises. The course covers all key aspects of modern farming pract...

Royal Agricultural University

Address: Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

This practical course will cover the basic routine tasks associated with managing a pig herd.

Plumpton College

Address: Ditchling Road, near Lewes, East Sussex

This course includes practical and theory study in areas such as livestock production, machinery operations, crop production, tractor driving, business management and estate maintenance. If you want the ideal start to a career in Agriculture, and want to gain the qualifications and industry exper...

Moulton College

Address: West Street, Moulton, Northamptonshire

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 builds on the knowledge learned in the Subsidiary Diploma. You have the opportunity to gain experience in our workshop facilities or with our range of modern tractors and equipment.  There will be opportunities through the academic year for you to carry out practical tasks on the co...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This course has a strong focus on game through both theoretical and practical sessions. You will gain invaluable experience on our 286 hectare farm estate participating in various gamekeeping duties including beating on our commercial shoot. Additionally you will undertake management of the Red D...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Current regulations allow ‘grandfather rights’ until November 2015.  Under new legislation a formal qualification for all users of pesticides needs to be gained by this date for continued use of pesticides. A new qualification, City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of...

Hartpury College

Address: Hartpury House, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire

This is an on-farm work-based programme which develops agricultural skills and knowledge with specific reference to poultry. Learners will have to gain the agreement and support of the employer. Learners are allocated an assessor who will visit them on farm to co-ordinate the training and arrange...

Scotland's Rural College

Address: University Avenue, Ayr, Ayrshire

In western societies consumers are dependent on the agricultural and food processing industries, and the food retail and food service sectors, for the foodstuffs that sustain their lives. Modern consumers take food very much for granted, giving little thought to what it is and where it has come from...

Harper Adams University

Address: Edgmond, Shropshire

This is a flexible one year level three Subsidiary Diploma qualification which can be studied either as a stand-alone course or can be combined with a further 6 subjects to make up a broader Diploma or 12 subjects for an Extended Diploma in general Agriculture. The course is for those who wish to en...

Plumpton College