Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Agricultural Sciences
Join the next generation of agriculturalists, equipped with the skills to shape the future. Benefit from our Digital Innovation Farm and government-funded Agri-Tech Centre.
Pursue big global issues
Pursue key agricultural solutions to today’s industry challenges of climate change, sustainability, resource management, food security, food safety and an increasing world population.
Supported by our academic and industry experts, you’ll understand how scientific theory can be used to improve professional practice.
Lead agricultural innovation
Our government-backed £2million Agri-Tech Centre and Digital Innovation Farm project have been designed to make us a leading national voice in agri-science.
You’ll be part of this initiative, playing an active role in our smart farming platform where knowledge and digital technology combine. Our smart tech, robotics and precision tools will place you at the forefront of agricultural data and science.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We want Hartpury to be a place where you are happy and proud to work and for us to be considered an employer of choice in both local and specialist markets.
Employing more than 500 staff, we offer career opportunities to match your aspirations, whatever your expertise and ambitions. From academic positions to technical, management and administrative roles, you’ll find opportunities at every level. Hartpury College is an equal opportunities employer.
OUR COMMITMENT
The College has defined five corporate values which inform the organisational culture and underpin all College business operations, including our recruitment process. These are:
- First Class, First Choice
- Striving for Excellence
- Encouraging and Challenging All
- Nurturing Talent
- Promoting Respect for All
We offer a superb rural environment and excellent facilities in which to work, plus we’ll support, nurture and reward you with an excellent range of benefits, from training and development to childcare vouchers and flexible working.
PSW Opportunity
2 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic
2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Non-academic
Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Our minimum overall IELTS scores are listed below, and are in line with UKVI standard. The Common
European Framework for languages (CEFR) level is shown in brackets:
BTEC/A-Level/Access: = 5.5 (B2)
University Undergraduates: = 6.0 (B2)
Undergraduate Veterinary Nursing: = 7.0 (C1)
University Postgraduate (most courses): = 6.5 (C1)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A