Advert
Advert

PGCert 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.

Developments in sensors, robotics, automation, analytics and telematics are enabling new and sophisticated ways of managing agricultural practices. You will gain a comprehensive appreciation of the wide range of new and innovative technologies in the areas of crop production, livestock production, and management of the natural environment, while also learning about entrepreneurship and business management.

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.

Find out more

Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.

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

It also provides an excellent grounding for further academic study, for example at Diploma or MSc level.

Module Details

  • Integrated Agricultural Systems
  • Environmental Science and Technology in Agriculture
  • Livestock Production Technology and Innovation
  • Crop Technology and Innovation

Find out more

Add to comparison

Learn more about Royal Agricultural University

Where is Royal Agricultural University?