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PgD Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems
at Harper Adams University

Newport, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 11,250
Country Rank#122
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

Gain the skills and knowledge to keep feeding the world. As the population grows so do the challenges we face, and the need for creative solutions from agricultural specialists.

The demand for safe, wholesome food produced in an environmentally sensitive manner is a major political issue for national governments and internationally within global commodity markets. Global population is set to rise to 9 billion by 2050*, which will substantially increase the demand for food.

As a recognised centre of research excellence that is closely engaged with the industries, professions and organisations involved in the global agri-food chain and the UK rural economy, we can help you develop the skills to play a key role managing global agricultural production systems.

Course Content
Core Modules
- Research and Information Skills
- Farm Business Management
- Principles and Practices of Crop Production
- Principles and Practice of Livestock Husbandry
- Sustainable Farming Systems
Optional modules
- Experimental Design and Analysis
- Advanced Research Methods (Social Sciences)
- Optional Cognate Module 1
- Optional Cognate Module 2
- Optional module 3
Entry Requirement
- Honours degree (at least a 2.2)
- A good UK based HND or Foundation Degree, together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years
- A Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate or equivalent
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic : 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)
- TOEFL iBT : 80 (minimum 18 reading, 17 Listening, 20 speaking, 17 writing)
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

£11,250
Career Prospect
Students have typically entered a wide variety of professions. Some have worked for government departments and agencies such as Natural England or the Environment Agency. Others have joined agrochemical companies or found positions within agricultural or environmental consultancies.

Cost Of Studying At Harper Adams University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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PgD Agricultural Sciences and Production Systems at Harper Adams University