Agriculture & Technology

This course, validated by Ulster University, aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills base to allow them to pursue a successful career in the agri-food sector. It will enable graduates to adapt to changing industry needs, whilst ensuring that they are both technically and practically competent.

Students should normally have at least 48 UCAS tariff points at A2 Level (including a Science subject)* plus four appropriate GCSEs or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above. *A-Level Chemistry or Biology are preferred but Geography and Technology and other cognate subjects are acceptable, if a Grade C or higher has been achieved in Double Award Science at GCSE level, or a Grade C has been achieved in two separate science subjects at GCSE. Applicants are normally required to have at least three months relevant practical experience to include livestock husbandry skills and operation of farm machinery in an agri-business. Students entering with a BTEC qualification should normally have achieved a Merit overall and at least one Distinction achieved in a final year subject. In addition to meeting the course entry requirements applicants must also meet the General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements Enhanced entry criteria may be applied subject to demand for this course. For other qualifications, including Irish Leaving Certificate, please consult the UCAS website Tariff Tables. Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.