Student holding a lamb

Agriculture college courses

Be part of the future of food and farming. Get hands-on with the latest technology and facilities at Writtle College, one of the leading land-based institutions in the UK.

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Why Agriculture at Writtle College

Agriculture

College course - T Level

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
2 years full-time
Course features
  • Get the knowledge and skills you need to work in the agricultural industry
  • Study at Writtle College, on our rural campus with its working farm
  • Gain hands-on experience with an extended work placement

Land-Based Service Engineer

College course - Level 2 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
12-24 months
Accredited by:

Lantra

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Land-Based Service Engineering Technician

College course - Level 3 Apprenticeship

Advanced Apprenticeship

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
12-24 months
Accredited by:

Lantra

Lantra logo
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Learn about crop production, machinery operation, and farm maintenance
  • Study on our rural campus in Writtle, with its working farm
  • Work extensively with livestock throughout your course
Four students feeding chickens on the farm at Writtle College

Grace

"I’ve enjoyed starting new experiences. I came from the city into the countryside and I’ve met loads of friends from a farming background and really wanted to start engaging in it."

Grace

Agriculture student

Four agriculture students in the countryside

Careers

After completing an agriculture course with us, you could continue on to a university degree or explore career opportunities including:

  • Agricultural Machinery Operator
  • Agricultural Technician
  • Agronomist
  • Assistant Herdsperson
  • Calf Rearer
  • Stock Rearer
  • Nature Reserve Manager
  • Tractor Operator
  • Farm Worker or Manager
  • Trainee Assistant Farm Manager
  • Trainee Stockperson
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