Foundation YearFull-time

Agriculture (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Level
Foundation Year
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Agriculture
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

This three-year foundation degree with integrated year in industry is taught by leading experts and researchers in their field in a department renowned for agricultural innovation. With opportunities to gain work experience in the UK and overseas, the course is an excellent option for those who wish to train as managers of agricultural enterprises, or to retrain and pursue a career in agriculture. Students who successfully complete this course to the required standard can progress onto our BSc Agriculture degree. The taught component of the Agriculture Foundation degree with integrated year in industry (D403) is identical to its two-year sister course FdSc Agriculture course (D402). The year in industry is taken in your second year, is supervised and assessed, and will count towards your degree grade. During your year in industry, you will pay a discounted tuition fee. Aberystwyth is surrounded by a great diversity of farmland and agricultural terrain. The 800 hectare commercially managed university farms provide the setting for your practical learning. This is supplemented by field visits to farms and agricultural and food businesses that are industry leaders in innovation and technical expertise, which will reinforce your academic learning. The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points72–96 UCAS points
A levelsCCC-DDD
GCSEC/4 · Subjects: English
BTECMMP-MMM · BTEC National Diploma
International Baccalaureate24-26

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

Fees

International students: £21,875 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

Campus

  • Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

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Academic

Successful completion of High School Diploma with final GPA of 2.5-2.7 (depending on subject to be studied).

English language

As the USA teach through the medium of English and English is used widely for administrative purposes, it is expected that nationals from the States would not be required to have an English Language qualification. They are, therefore, exempt from providing proof to meet the UK Visa and Immigrations requirements and the University's requirements for English language ability. American citizens, and/or those who have successfully graduated from a NARIC recognised American institution, there is no language requirement for PG study.

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Scholarships at Aberystwyth University

9 for this level
  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • Caru Aber International Award£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
  • International Accommodation Award
  • International Family Award£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
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TuitionGBP 21,875
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 37,261

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