Agricultural technology has been identified as one of the eight key technologies in the UK Government’s industrial strategy, and this course is a key element in the step-change required to develop a forward thinking, professionalised industry.
You will benefit from our extensive links with the East of England Agricultural Society, the NFU and the local farming community as you develop your knowledge and skills in crop and livestock management.
Conservation techniques, scientific research and business enterprise are key components of the course, combined with an extended period of business-related industry experience.
This foundation degree has been designed to help meet the need for skilled and motivated people to enter this dynamic industry. It is delivered in partnership with Shuttleworth College near Bedford.
Throughout the Foundation Degree in Agriculture, assessment is used to: - Diagnose your potential - Identify and evaluate your progress - Provide a means of feedback to you - Enable you to demonstrate achievement - Enable measurement of your achievement - Enable staff to identify excellence in teaching Contribute to quality assurance procedures across the college / university. Your skills, knowledge acquisition and understanding will be demonstrated by the successful completion of the range of assessments embedded in the programme. All assessments will be undertaken as described in each units learning outcomes and will be both formative (computer based exercises, non-assessed practicals, presentations and class exercises) and summative (unseen and seen examinations, computer-based assessments, essays, practical reports, practical skills assessments, seminar presentations, laboratory skills and written reports). Staff will provide you with full and constructive feedback on the work you do, as it is a central part of the teaching and learning process on this programme. There is also a commitment to obtain feedback on your time spent with any host organisation providing work-based learning and we will share this with you too.
A Foundation Degree will be of particular interest if you have completed a Modern Apprenticeship, vocational A levels, BTEC National or equivalent.
Foundation Degrees are also particularly suitable if you want to qualify while working.
As a guideline, a typical offer would require you to obtain a UCAS tariff score of between 32-48 points, based on your level 3 studies.
You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator
Many students studying for foundation degrees come to us through work-based routes so you can apply for a foundation degree even if you don't have traditional academic qualifications.
We welcome applicants with relevant work experience.
Contact the Admissions Team for additional guidance on whether the qualifications you currently hold or are taking would be suitable for entry.
T: +44 (0)1582 743500
E: admission@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree for the Academic Year 2020/21 is £6,165 per year.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard fee for a Foundation Degree for the Academic Year 2019/20 is £6,165 per year.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
International students cannot apply for Foundation Degrees.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
Bedfordshire is a small county with lots to offer.
However you enjoy spending your free time, you won’t have to look far in Bedfordshire to find somewhere to relax, socialise or explore the great outdoors.
We are also conveniently located around 30 minutes by train from London, offering you the city experience with a homely feel.
We also have campuses in Aylesbury and Milton Keynes
Application for most full-time undergraduate and foundation courses is via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
We expect to receive UCAS applications between 1 September and 15 January for courses starting in the following academic year, but may consider applications received after this date should places be available.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS to manage their students' applications. Advice on how to submit your UCAS application is available from your school or college.
If you are not at school or college (including mature students) you should apply independently via UCAS
EU students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply via UCAS or direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country
You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student