Develop a career within the agricultural and land-based industries with a course that develops the farmers, farm managers and consultants of the future. The range of production systems adopted and commercially practised on our farms, and local farm businesses, provide an invaluable insight into the current realities of commercial farming.
Course overview
Bridge the gap between the laboratory, the field, the commercial market and the farm. Gain unparalleled access to on-farm/applied product development and benefit from research trials.
Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers within high-profile organisations worldwide and within the following roles:
- Farm manager
- Agronomist
- Nutritionist
- Geneticist/breeding specialist
- Agricultural journalist
- Research consultant/advisor
You will learn through a series of lectures, seminars and practical classes at local farms. Our extensive industry contacts, external visits to livestock, crop enterprises and agribusinesses also provide valuable additional case studies.
Modules are assessed through a range of coursework, including real-life case studies, presentations and reports. The Research Project is an integral part of the course. Completed in your third year, it provides the opportunity to research in-depth a subject of specific interest.
