麥耶斯夫學院

About the course

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. This course has been designed to equip students with the underpinning knowledge of science and technology associated with the crop production industry. The production of crops is currently facing many new challenges, including climate change, evolving legislation and the ability to produce food sustainably; however there is also a constant demand for skilled professionals in a wide variety of positions within the industry, ranging from crop breeders, agronomists and growers. Successful crop production therefore requires individuals who can innovate and use up-to-date knowledge to advance the industry and ensure that it keeps pace with change. Furthermore, the responsibility of producing food sustainably falls firmly on agriculturalists that are able to use novel techniques and be receptive to new ideas.

Learning and assessment

Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. This course makes use of the extensive on-site research facilities and the College farms. Students will be expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support lectures, seminars and assessments. Group work and group presentations will form an important part of the course. Students will also have access to specialist IT hardware and software including an on-line learning platform.

Students will face a variety of assessments including examinations, essays, debates, assignments, technical reports, group and individual presentations, individual study projects and industry based case studies.

Progression

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) programme students may wish to apply for further qualifications such as the MSc Integrated Crop Management, M Phil or PhD.

Careers

What Careers can you follow?

Graduates will be in a position to apply for posts available in the agricultural industry (and other related industries) including:

• Agricultural or Crop Research
• Agricultural Finance and Insurance
• Agricultural Journalism
• Arable Specialist
• Agronomist
• Consultants
• Contractor
• Crop Chemical Specialist
• Crop Marketing
• Farm Business Advisor
• Lecturers
• Plant Breeding Specialist