Agriculture Higher National Diploma - HND
Course Overview - Agriculture Higher National Diploma - HND
Throughout this course you will develop an overview of all agricultural systems including livestock, crops and farm buildings and machinery, along with the essential skills necessary to run a successful farm business. You will develop an understanding of how agriculture relates to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a careers at supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self employment in farming or other land-based sectors. Upon successful completion of...
Throughout this course you will develop an overview of all agricultural systems including livestock, crops and farm buildings and machinery, along with the essential skills necessary to run a successful farm business. You will develop an understanding of how agriculture relates to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a careers at supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self employment in farming or other land-based sectors. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join year 3 of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Agriculture course.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Aberdeen
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A23-F72
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
Preferably to include Geography or a Science subject
Scottish Higher
Preferably to include Geography or a Science subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy) and Maths (for numeracy)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Preferably to include Geography, a Science subject or Agricultural Science
Scottish HNC
Applications will be considered for Year 2 entry from applicants with a relevant HNC (with 15 credits) qualification. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss further.
T Level
Applicants with relevant T Levels are considered on an individual basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants with relevant Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis.
Scottish National Certificate
Applications will be considered from applicants with a relevant NC qualification. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss further.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,285 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £7,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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