Agriculture Diploma
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 9 September 2024
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 9 September 2024
Level 3 Levels Explained
2 Years
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Full-time
Agriculture Diploma
Duchy College is the region’s largest land-based education and training provider, with both campuses located in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and working farm land.
This Level 3 Agriculture course is perfect for you if you want to develop your technical knowledge and practical skills in order to gain a better understanding of the management of different agricultural enterprises, or as an alternative to A-levels to gain university entry.
You can expect to be in college three to four days a week and to gain a wide variety of experience from practical work on the College farm and in association with our industry partners, which include Rothamstead Research, who provide unique research capabilities for the UK.
We are also the only agricultural college in the country where students take an active role in first cut silage making.
Our Duchy Stoke Climsland campus is home to Future Farm, a £10 million scheme including a state-of-the-art dairy unit, the campus occupies a 367-hectare estate with dairy, beef, sheep, arable and forage crops, plus a range of dry and wet habitats typical of the area. We also have an impressive portfolio of up-to-date farm machinery.
What you will learn
You will learn about crop production, animal production and machinery maintenance and operation delivered through a combination of lectures, resource based learning, practical sessions, visits and assignments.
The second year of the course focuses more on enterprise and business management.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in English, maths, science and 2 other GCSE's
Assessment
You will be assessed via coursework and exams.
Progression
Upon completion of this course you will be able to progress onto University study such as our FdSc Agriculture or employment in agriculture or related industries.

Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.
The second year of the course focuses more on enterprise and business management.

Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.
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Dates & Locations
- Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
- Start Date - 9 September 2024
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £4425.00
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- Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
- Start Date - 9 September 2024
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £11356.00
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For 9 September 2024 start date
Course Code 10026-DSC-24, 10022-DSC-24
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