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University degree

Agriculture

Cornwall College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This programme is ideal if you want to understand modern farming systems and develop the skills to manage agricultural operations after graduation. You will study the science and technology behind livestock and crop production while building an understanding of wider industry challenges. Practical farm management is integral and learning is supported by industry engagement.

It is a strong route if you want applied knowledge in sustainable food production and the impacts of climate change on farming decisions.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
65% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels65%
Other25%
an Access course5%
another degree5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£19,000
3 years on
Β£21,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support75%
Well organised77%
Learning resources83%
Student community95%
In students' own words
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Mixed but mostly good
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” good t…
Third year Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city β€” local cost of living is manageable if you s…
Class of 2023 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Cornwall College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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