University Centre Hartpury Prospectus 2019

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You’ll focus on an area of agriculture to match your interests and career goals on this course. The majority of your year will be spent working in industry, with teaching delivered in short blocks. You might already have employment that you can use as your work placement or we can help you find something to match your aspirations. You’ll also conduct your own business and research projects throughout the year, focusing on an agreed topic that uncovers new knowledge relating to current farming issues and developments. knowledge through research. Explore new technologies and graduate with the skills you need for your career. Industry opportunities You’ll spend the year almost entirely in industry, which is great preparation for your next step. Recent work placements have been undertaken across the UK and overseas, including subsistence farming in Uganda, working for abattoirs, seed companies, as well as arable and livestock farms in Gloucestershire, Suffolk and Cornwall. This course is ideal for those who want to progress their existing agricultural qualifications and experience, whilst achieving a full BSc honours degree. Top-up your existing qualifications to a full BSc degree. Gain industry experience and uncover new Agricultural Practice* Level 6 Top-up BSc (Hons) *Subject to validation

Entry requirements A typical offer is a Pass at Foundation degree or HND See entry requirements on pages 135-136 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code D496 1 year

1 year Top-up your existing qualification to a full degree in one year

Graduate destinations • Agronomist • Livestock enterprise management • Shepherd/herd manager • Agricultural consultant • Agricultural commerce

Agriculture