Agriculture | NPTC Group

Course summary

If you’re looking to enhance your learning and qualifications, have ambitions of progressing in your current role, or looking to find new employment opportunities in farming, agribusiness, agricultural research, or agricultural extension services, this course is for you!

The agriculture sector covers a broad range of specialisms including livestock production, health & welfare; crop production; business and accounting; precision technology; environment & sustainability.

The Agriculture department is based at Fronlas Farm, a 350-acre working sheep and beef farm. Learning at Fronlas Farm allows for the development of academic knowledge alongside practical work experience within the agricultural industry. Fronlas Farm provides purpose-built classrooms as well as workshops, livestock housing and livestock handling facilities.

You will expand your knowledge, understanding and skills to allow you to pursue a successful career within the agriculture industry across a range of roles such as: farm manager; auctioneer; sales representative; advisory officer; land agent; farm inspector; agronomist.

Modules

Modules include: Management and Financial Accounting; Livestock Production; Animal Health & Welfare; Animal Nutrition; Crop Production; Forage Crop Production; Animal Breeding & Genetics; Business Management; Research Project; Diversification and Alternative Enterprises; Sustainable Practices.

Assessment method

Lectures, Case Studies, Projects, Visits, Completion of written and practical assignments, Presentations, Reflective Journal, Discussion, Independent Research.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: D401
Institution code:: N13
Campus name:: Newtown College
Campus Code:: D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 - 88 points

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

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