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 hands-on learning outside of the classroom.
- Develop your learning in an industry placement, giving you practical insights into the sector.
- Choose between a Crop or Livestock pathway depending on your interests and future career aspirations.
- Benefit from approximately 130 hectares of arable land, livestock, and a working farm on our countryside campus. You’ll have use of all these facilities as a student.
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.
By studying agriculture at Writtle College, you could play an important role in developing the future of British and international farming.
Designed with employers, T Levels are two-year full-time courses that follow GCSEs. They include classroom-based study and an industry placement – and can help you get a head start in a career you're passionate about.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
As an agricultural student at Writtle College you'll:
- study on our 150-hectare campus with its specialist animal centres and working farm
- take part in practical sessions
- 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.
