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Free Agriculture Foundation Degree in York – Askham Bryan College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Agriculture Foundation Degree course in York. Classes run at Askham Bryan College, full-time over three years.

The course is designed for those entering agriculture in higher education with a foundation year. You study livestock husbandry, environmental conservation, and agricultural business. You also develop practical skills in nutrition formulation and animal welfare assessment. Work placement is a core part of the course. The college farm gives you hands-on experience with dairy cattle, beef, sheep, and arable crops.

You finish with a Foundation Degree in Agriculture.

Who this course is for

For those looking to study Agriculture in Higher Education

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of livestock husbandry, including cattle, sheep, and beef production.
  • You'll study environmental conservation and its role in farming.
  • You'll learn the principles of agricultural business management.
  • You'll practise nutrition formulation and animal welfare assessment.
  • You'll build academic writing and communication skills for higher education.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through work placement and on-farm training.
  • You'll use precision livestock technology and modern arable farming equipment.

How you will learn

You learn through classroom sessions, practical farm work, and work placement. The college farm gives you direct experience with dairy, beef, sheep, and arable enterprises. You develop academic and practical skills alongside each other. Assessment is through coursework, written assignments, and practical tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Askham Bryan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Farmer, manages a livestock or arable farming enterprise.
  • Farm manager, oversees day-to-day farm operations and staff.
  • Agricultural technician, supports precision farming and livestock monitoring.
  • Farm supervisor, coordinates work across a commercial farm.
  • Livestock worker, cares for cattle, sheep, or other farm animals.
  • Countryside manager, manages land for farming and conservation.

What you could study next

  • FdSc Agriculture (Level 5), the full foundation degree for those who complete the extended route.
  • BSc Agriculture (Level 6), a full honours degree for deeper specialist study.
  • Higher National Certificate in Agriculture, a shorter higher-level option in the sector.
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