Course Open Week Events

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) welcomed visitors back on campus for Course Open Days during the week of Tuesday 11th – Saturday 15th October 2022.

We will be offering students and their parents the opportunity to visit the college again in the spring. Open Week events will run from Tuesday 21st March – Saturday 25th March 2023 and will be led by students and staff, giving you an insight into life at CAFRE.

Tuesday 21st March

• Level 3 and Apprenticeship courses in Food               
• Degree courses in Food              

Thursday 23rd March

• Degree courses in Agriculture  
• Degree courses in Horticulture
• Level 2 and Level 3 courses in Horticulture 
• Level 2 and Level 3 courses Floristry               

Friday 24th March

• Level 2 and Level 3 courses in Agriculture   
• Level 3 course in Land-based Engineering                        
• Level 2 and Level 3 courses in Veterinary Nursing               

Saturday 25th March

• Level 2 and Level 3 courses in Equine           
• Degree courses in Equine          

CAFRE offers BSc Honours and Foundation Degree courses for those leaving school after Year 14. Our courses are offered in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University. Our courses are designed to maximise the use of the excellent practical facilities on offer at the college. Study for a degree qualification at CAFRE and specialise in Food, Agriculture, Horticulture or Equine Management and ‘hit the ground running.’

Level 2 and 3 qualifications are suited to those leaving school after Year 12, offering an attractive alternative to A-Levels. We offer courses in Food, Agriculture, Horticulture, Equine, Floristry, Veterinary Nursing and Land-based Engineering.

Full-time applications for Honours and Foundation Degree courses are made through UCAS.

Full-time and part-time applications for Level 2 and Level 3 courses are made through this website.

During the Open Week, the events will give you the chance to explore the campus, hear from staff about our courses and talk to students.

Booking details will follow and pre-registration is essential.

You can view previous Virtual Open Day recordings on CAFRE TV, YouTube channel.

If you would like more information please get in touch:
Email: enquiries@cafre.ac.uk or Telephone 0800 028 4291

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