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PGDip Agricultural Technology and Innovation

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year (full time) or 2+ (part time)

Masters Degree Description

With the unfolding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, connected sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), biotechnology and other technologies are being leveraged to keep agriculture sustainable. This programme will equip you with theoretical background combined with business management, to come up with disruptive, sustainable and ground-breaking innovations. Graduates are likely to start their own businesses, become consultants, work in the agriculture industry or, work for the government as advisors or policy makers.

Entry Requirements

An Undergraduate Honours Degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Graduates are highly likely to go on to pursue a career within:
  • The high-tech agricultural and environmental sectors
  • Industries allied to crop and animal production
  • Technical consultancy
  • Government and international agencies
  • The development of new companies through entrepreneurial initiatives

Potential job opportunities include:

  • Agricultural and horticultural industry
  • Information technology
  • Resource appraisal
  • Agronomy
  • Farm management
  • Academia

Module Details

  • Integrated Agricultural Systems
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
  • Environmental Science and Technology in Agriculture
  • Computing and Information Technology in Precision Agriculture
  • Livestock Production Technology and Innovation
  • Crop Production Technology and Innovation

PLUS a choice of TWO electives from:

  • International Rural Development
  • Organic and Regenerative Systems
  • Managing Global Soils in a Changing Climate
  • Climate Change and Sustainability
  • Small Scale Farming and Local Food Supply
  • Leadership and Personal Development
  • Facing the Global Challenges in Food and Agriculture

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