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Agriculture

Course details
  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Newtown College
Awarded by:
Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth)

Course summary

This two-year foundation degree, delivered in partnership with Aberystwyth University, is an excellent choice for individuals looking to develop a career in agricultural management or retrain for work within the agriculture sector. Students who successfully complete the programme and meet the required standards have the opportunity to progress onto a BSc in Agriculture.

Modules

Year 1
Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety
Business, Economics and Land Use
Crop, Grassland, Soil and Agricultural Land Management
Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
Skills for the Agricultural Industry

Year 2
Agronomy and Corp Improvement
Applied Livestock Nutrition
Business Budgeting and Appraisal
Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
Livestock Production and Management
Research Methods

Assessment method

Assessment is carried out through a combination of examinations, coursework, and practical assessments.

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
D402
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
72 - 96 points

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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