BSc (Hons) Degree in Sustainable Agriculture with Agri-Business and Land Management pathways
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Course Duration
Full-time: 3 years or 4 years including work placement, Part-time: 6-7 years
Full-time: 3 years or 4 years…Full-time: 3 years or 4 years including work placement, Part-time: 6-7 years
Course Location
Greenmount Campus
BSc (Hons) Degree in Sustainable Agriculture with Agri-Business and Land Management pathways
The Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture is validated by Ulster University. This Honours Degree is particularly relevant to those interested in agriculture and the environment or agriculture and business as two pathways are available; Land Management or Agri-Business. Students select the pathway they wish to study during the second year on the course. Students selecting the four year programme complete one year of work-based learning leading to a Diploma in Professional Practice.
Course Entry Requirements
Students should normally have at least 104 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level (including a Science subject*, preferably Biology or Chemistry) plus four appropriate GCSEs or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
*Acceptable subjects include: Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Environmental Science/Technology, Geography, Geology, Health and Social Care, Home Economics, ICT, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants applying with ‘acceptable subjects’ must have attained a GCSE Grade C in Double Award Science or in two other separate science subjects.
Applicants entering with a relevant City and Guilds Technical or BTEC qualification must attain a minimum overall Distinction Merit Merit (DMM).
Applicants are normally required to have at least three months relevant practical experience.
In addition to meeting the course entry requirements applicants must also meet the General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University Enhanced entry criteria may be applied subject to demand for this course.
For other qualifications, including Irish Leaving Certificate, please consult the UCAS website Tariff Tables.
Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
UCAS Course Code
A45 005D
Course content
Modules (Level 4:Year 1)
- Academic and professional skills
- Animal science
- Arable crop studies
- Enterprise studies
- Grass and forage production and mechanisation
- Livestock husbandry health and welfare
Modules (Level 5:Year 2)
Students study five core modules and select one optional module as indicated*
- Developments in agriculture
- Farm buildings and mechanisation*
- Financial management on farm
- Future challenges for agri-food
- Introduction to organic production
- Research skills and data management
- Sustainable crop production systems*
- Sustainable pig and poultry production*
- Sustainable ruminant production systems*
Work placement
Students have the opportunity to complete a period of 48 weeks working an agriculture based business during Year 3 of the course. On the successful completion of the work placement module students will be awarded a Diploma in Professional Practice or a Diploma in Professional Practice (International) if the work placement has been completed outside of the UK and Ireland.
Agri-business pathway:
Modules (Level 6:Year 3/4)
- Agri-food policy and human resource management
- Farm performance management
- Marketing and entrepreneurship
- Literature review and research proposal
- Research project
- Sustainable supply chains
Land Management pathway:
Modules (Level 6:Year 3/4) *indicates optional module
- Animal welfare and ethics in agriculture
- Advanced animal nutrition*
- Advanced crop protection*
- Literature review and research proposal
- Research project
- Sustainable land management policies
- Sustainable supply chains
Course Progression
Graduates may have the opportunity to progress onto appropriate postgraduate studies or research.
Graduates may find employment in a range of managerial posts including: agri-environmental management, government services, renewable technologies, agricultural banking, consultancy, research, education and training, agricultural journalism or farm management. The course is designed to provide students with the flexibility to adapt to a changing job market.
Fees and funding support
For more information about fees and funding support click here.
How to apply?
To apply to study this course full-time please follow this link to the UCAS website. To apply for part-time study, starting in 2025 click here.
Students who have previously completed a Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Technology at CAFRE, may apply to top-up their qualification through full-time study, please follow this link to the UCAS website. If you have previously completed a Foundation Degree, you can apply to top-up your qualification through part-time study. Applications for part-time study, click here.
Foundation Degree graduates are required to successfully complete a Bridging Studies course, during the summer period prior to entry on to the final year of the BSc (Hons) Degree programme. Information on the Bridging Studies course will be forwarded with your offer.
Greenmount Campus
Greenmount Campus is the centre of all things green – that’s agricultural, horticultural and environmental providing an idyllic rural setting for your land-based studies.
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"Growing up on a family farm I have developed first-hand experience of working with sheep, cattle, poultry and suckler cows. We also grow potatoes and a range of vegetables. I've an interest in animal nutrition. I hope studying for a Degree in Agriculture will open opportunities to a career in that field".
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