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Course Overview

Traditional reliance on production is being challenged through changes in government policy at local, national, European, and global levels, as well as changes in consumer demand.

Agricultural production now requires an understanding of these demands and other concerns regarding food quality and safety and the environmental impact of production methods in the short, medium and long term.

The Agricultural Technology degree programs 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.
  • A unique feature of this degree is the opportunity for students to take responsibility for the operation and management of a College farm enterprise, allowing the immediate practical application of knowledge.

Entry Requirement 

A Level Requirements:
BBB including at least two relevant subjects (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C
OR
ABB including a relevant subject (see list below) + GCSE Mathematics grade C.

Applicants not offering either Biology or Chemistry at A-level should have GCSE Chemistry grade C or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC.

Irish Leaving Certificate Requirements:
H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in two relevant subjects (see list below) + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
OR
H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in a relevant subject (see list below) + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

Applicants not offering Agricultural Science, Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level must have Chemistry at Ordinary Level grade O4.

BTEC Extended Diploma:
A relevant Agriculture/Science BTEC Extended Diploma with 100 credits at Distinction and 80 credits at Merit + GCSE Chemistry grade C or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC + GCSE Mathematics grade C.

Access/Foundation Course:
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65%. Must be relevant Access Course - normally Science-based. GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent in Access Course.

English Language Requirements:

An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree program, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.

  • Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level.
  • Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree program at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

Fees

Course and Level of Study 2021/22 (£ GBP) 2021/22 ($ US Dollars)*
FR1 (Classroom) 17400 23200
FR2 (Laboratory) 21400 28533
FR3 (Pre-clinical) /FR4 (Clinical) 32200** 56267

This information was accurate on : 07/01/2021
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