Agricultural Technology

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» Europe, United Kingdom (UK) (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)

» Agriculture, Agriculture & Forestry

Intakes:

Deadline:

September

Always open

Queen’s University Belfast

About program

The Agricultural Technology degree programmes enable graduates to gain an understanding of:
• Crop and animal production systems for the sustainability of the agricultural industry, including the underpinning scientific, economic and business principles and the applicability of recent developments
• The impact of global, EU and regional policy on the agricultural industry
• Assessing agri-environment interactions and devise environmental management strategies
• Managing agriculture as a business
• A professional approach to the work environment, study and life-long learning
• Devising, managing and evaluating project work

Program details

Degree type

Bachelor

Specialization

Agriculture, Agriculture & Forestry

Study type

Full time

Northern Ireland

Delivery mode

On-Campus

Program duration

3 years | Full time

Tuition fees

$27456

/year

£22,000

Intakes

September

Study language

English

Program structure

The degree has been developed in consultation with employers, industry and academics, to offer students a combined curriculum of formal education and practical experience, which is designed to enhance employability and graduate skills.

The Agricultural Technology degree programmes are provided jointly by the School of Biological Sciences and the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (Greenmount Campus, Antrim).

Stages 1 and 2 are mainly delivered at Greenmount Campus, where students are involved in the work and management of specific agricultural enterprises. Professional Studies students spend their third year on placement, and Stage 3 is mainly delivered at Queen’s University Belfast.

English requirements

Only one is required

TOEFL-IBT

90/120

IELTS

6.5/9

Academic requirements

The application procedure varies for undergraduate and postgraduate students, so we publish separate information for each. You’ll also need to be able to provide evidence of a specified level of ability in the English language.

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

The Certificate of General Secondary Education with 80% plus successful completion of a recognised Foundation programme.
Applicants who have successfully completed at least one year of university study in Egypt with good grades will be considered on a case by case basis.
A Levels.
Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Information on required grades.