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Overview
The Farming and Agriculture Summer School at Aberystwyth University will provide a comprehensive overview of land use and agricultural production systems focusing on livestock agriculture, arable land use and conservation issues. Students will learn about the suitability of the Welsh agricultural landscape for food production and how scientific research is being developed and implemented in agricultural systems.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of Welsh and UK agricultural production systems
- Identify factors affecting Welsh and UK agricultural production systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of science in UK agriculture
- Summarize and critically evaluate the impact of UK agricultural production systems in the context of climate change
Programme Structure
Topics will include:
- Introduction to Welsh and UK agriculture
- Arable and livestock production systems
- Agricultural productivity and food security
- Agricultural production and climate
- Role of science in agriculture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Acceptances will be made on a rolling basis, as there are a limited numbers of places, applications may close early.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Agriculture Food Technology View 60 other Short Courses in Agriculture in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
- The programme is broad enough to engage students from a variety of subject backgrounds. If you are in any doubt, please get in touch!
- We ask that you are over 18 years of age, already studying at college or university, with a minumum GPA of 3.0, and that you are ready and open for lively debate and discussion.
- You can find more details about the English requirements by accessing the Undergraduate English Requirements page on the university website.
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Tuition Fee
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International
2800 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2800 GBP for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
2800 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2800 GBP for the full programme during 21 days.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
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