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The Programme
This programme gives students the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work at a management level in a precision arable farming production system. Work-based learning is an integral part of the programme, where you will be expected to apply the skills that you have developed in a real work situation. There is also an opportunity to customise your studies to your own career path by applying your research skills to a project that you are particularly interested in, which could also be related to your work experience placement.
What You Study
- Crop production
- Machinery
- Soil management
- Farm management
- Farm accounts
- Impacts of farming on the environment.
How To Apply
Apply for the full-time programme through UCAS, using code T43F, and application to the part-time programme is through our online application form.
Duration
Two years full-time or three years part-time.
Progression
There is an opportunity to progress to the ‘top up’ BSc Agricultural Resource Management at the College following successful completion of this Foundation Degree.
What could it lead to?
Careers can be pursued as arable managers and technical advisors, within the agricultural allied and support areas such as machinery manufacturers and dealerships and many more.
Financial Information
Visit our degree finance page for full details of fees and the financial support available.
Policies and Procedures
Please use the following links to learn more about our policies and procedures.
- Academic Regulations: This programme follow the regulations of The Royal Agricultural University.
- Student Disciplinary Policy
- Complaints
- Higher Education College Charter
Please visit our Document Downloads page to access the college's other policies, i.e. our Mental Health Policy.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should have 48 UCAS points at A-Level, a Level 3 Extended Diploma or equivalent or an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Life experience of mature students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.
Declan Cook
BSc (Hons) Agricultural Resource Management (Top Up)
Declan previously studied fishery management at Bishop Burton College. He is passionate about rugby and plays for the College.
Q: What do you like about Bishop Burton College?
A: The lectures are always very interesting and the rugby scholarship I have with the College is also really good.
Q: What is the best thing about your course?
A: I enjoy the trips and the conferences we attend to complement our studies.
Q: What are your hopes for the future?
A: I have already been offered a post graduate role with Asda.