T Level Agriculture
Introduction
Gain the technical know-how and practical skills you need to work in the agricultural industry – and play your part in feeding a growing global population. Study on our 150-hectare rural campus at Writtle College.
Course highlights
- Take part in an exciting 45-day industry placement in a field you're passionate about, gaining valuable skills and experience.
- T Levels are recognised and valued by employers, in fact, they've been developed with industry experts to ensure you gain the skills employers need.
- Learn from specialist staff with extensive industry experience.
- Immerse yourself in authentic, practical learning using our 150-hectare estate and working mixed farm.
The world is facing a food crisis. We need to produce at least 50% more food to feed a rapidly growing population of 9 billion people by 2050. The agricultural industry needs people who can meet that challenge with fresh thinking and new approaches. Could that person be you? By studying agriculture at Writtle College, you could play an important role in developing the future of British and international farming.
During the T Level course, you’ll build on your interest in agriculture, delving into core modules that include health and safety, finance and business, technology and equipment, and sustainability, while increasing your agricultural knowledge during occupational specialism modules. Our specialism modules include livestock handling and transport, grassland management and grazing techniques, plant and soil science and land and estate management.
Your studies will take place both on our Main Campus and specialist animal centres and working farm, giving you hands-on experience from the start.
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Key facts
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
As an agricultural student at Writtle College you'll:
- experience our 150-hectare campus with its on-site mixed farm, with livestock and cropping enterprises
- explore aspects of livestock and arable farming up-close
- take part in practical sessions on the farm and in new, state-of-the-art laboratories and other agricultural facilities
- go on study trips and gain experience through a work placement.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
City & Guilds
City & Guilds is the global leader in skills development and apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.
Careers and educational progression
On completion of this diploma, you could seek employment in roles such as:
- Trainee assistant farm manager
- Assistant herdsperson/stockperson
- Agricultural technician
- Assistant machinery operator.
Or you might choose to continue your studies by progressing to a university degree course. Options at ARU in Writtle, which shares a campus with Writtle College, include our BSc (Hons) Agriculture.
