BSc in Agricultural Technology
Belfast, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and international student
Introduction
The agricultural industry is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Traditional reliance on production is being challenged through changes in government policy at local, national, European, and global levels, as well as changes in consumer demand.
Agricultural production now requires an understanding of these demands and other concerns regarding food quality and safety and the environmental impact of production methods in the short, medium, and long term.
The Agricultural Technology degree programmes enable graduates to gain an understanding of:
- Crop and animal production systems for the sustainability of the agricultural industry, including the underpinning scientific, economic, and business principles and the applicability of recent developments
- The impact of global, EU, and regional policy on the agricultural industry
- Assessing agri-environment interactions and devising environmental management strategies
- Managing agriculture as a business
- A professional approach to the work environment, study, and life-long learning
- Devising, managing, and evaluating project work
Agricultural Technology Degree Highlights
- World Class Facilities
- Student Experience
- Further Study Opportunities
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Applied Animal Science (40 credits)
- Mechanization and Farm Buildings (20 credits)
- Applied Crop Science (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business and Research Methods (20 credits)
- Enterprise Technology (20 credits)
Year 2
- Agri-food Business Marketing & Management (40 credits)
- Work Placement (20 credits)
- Livestock Production and Management (40 credits)
- Crop Production Systems (20 credits)
Year 3
- Project Work (Ag Tech) (20 credits)
- Policies for Environmental Sustainability (20 credits)
- Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
- Advances in Crop and Animal Science and Technology (20 credits)
- Farm Animal Health and Welfare (20 credits)
- Global Issues in Agriculture (20 credits)
Assessment
Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:
The way in which you are assessed will vary according to the Learning objectives of each module. Some modules are assessed solely through project work or written assignments. Others are assessed through a combination of coursework and end-of-semester examinations. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in the Student Handbook which is provided to all students during their first year induction.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Studying a degree in Agricultural Technology provides a wide range of graduate opportunities for students interested in the agricultural, agri-environmental, and related industries.
The majority of our graduates will seek careers in the agricultural, agri-environment, or agri-food sectors, in roles including; marketing/sales, production and management, technical advice, and research and development in commercial companies.
Employment after the Course
The degree has been developed in consultation with employers, industry, and academics, to offer students a combined curriculum of formal education and practical experience, which is designed to enhance employability and graduate skills.
Employment Links
This program was developed after extensive consultation with government bodies, major farming organizations, the food processing sector, farmers, and conservation organizations, and the curriculum reflects these consultations. This close industry involvement has continued. The initial years of this program were overviewed by an industry group representing LANTRA, AFBI, DARD (now DAERA), and the UFU. Industry representatives play a significant role in the operation of student learning projects where they use their expertise to guide students running major college enterprises.
Students organize an industry symposium as part of their final year, providing opportunities to engage with key stakeholders within the local industry. In addition, major employers such as Dunbia, Moy Park, and John Thompson and Sons have contributed competitive bursaries to support students on these degrees.
Professional Opportunities
Work placement is compulsory and is assessed as an integral component of the degree program, contributing five percent (a three-year program) and 10 percent (a four-year program) to the final degree classification. Students are supported in obtaining work placement through a series of workshops and by a dedicated School Work Placement and Careers Adviser. We work repeatedly with a number of employers and students can also propose their own placement.
Degree Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree program, at Queen's, you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic, and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports, and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognized by a world-leading university, but you'll also have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this the Degree Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Student Testimonials
Program delivery
Contact Teaching Hours
Personal Study
- 29 (hours maximum)
Large Group Teaching
- 9 (hours maximum)
Learning and Teaching
For the BSc in agricultural technology, we aim to deliver a high-quality learning environment by providing a range of learning experiences. The partnership arrangement between CAFRE and Queen’s capitalizes on the strengths of both institutions to provide a course that is academically challenging but also focused on the application of science, business, and economic principles. Stages 1 and 2 are mainly delivered at the CAFRE Greenmount Campus and Stage 3 is mainly delivered at Queen’s in Belfast. The Greenmount Estate Farm is a major resource used to deliver this program. The campus “farm” comprises the Farm Development Centre (200 hectares) and the Livestock Development Centre (1,100 hectares).
Complementary Qualifications
At Stages 1 and 2 students have the opportunity to take a range of complimentary qualifications that enhance employability e.g. PA series of spraying courses, Health and Safety, ECDL, Artificial Insemination, First Aid, Telehandler driving.