BSHCAGIX - BSc (Hons) Agriculture (International) - Programme Specification

This programme specification contains details on the learning outcomes and teaching and assessment strategies for the BSc (Hons) Agriculture (International) and BSc (Hons) Agriculture (International) with Integrated Placement Year awards.

The BSc (Hons) Agriculture, Conservation and Sustainable Management programme has been developed in consultation with employers so provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the industry sector. It has been designed to offer a range of subject areas which enables the student to flavour their qualification according to their particular interest and career aspirations. Irrespective of subject area chosen, the programme provides graduates with skills in critical enquiry and evaluation of current processes and practices in the land management sector. This will enable them to not only acquire the most up to date knowledge relating to their chosen subject areas, but also to use that knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing industry with confidence. In addition, the programme provides opportunities for students to develop generic transferrable skills necessary for employment such as project management, use of technology and the ability to communicate ideas effectively using a variety of media.