PgC Agroecology
This course is intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of basic and applied agro-ecology and the issues associated with, on the one hand, the increased and shifting needs for food production and on the other the need for conservation and management of natural resources. Sustainable food production and sustainable intensification are of high policy importance both nationally and internationally. Agro-ecology is a key aspect of sustainable intensification.
This course is underpinned by an extensive programme of agri-environment research at Harper Adams and long-standing collaborations with research institutes and other organisations in the UK and overseas. The course will utilise our teaching strengths and offer an alternative focus for students with an interest in both agriculture and the natural environment, and will complement other specialist postgraduate courses such as the Entomology courses, Integrated Pest Management, and Weed Science.
Specifically the course will enable students to:
Identify the nature, structure and complexities of multifunctional landscapes.
Evaluate the interactions between organisms and consider these when making management recommendations for successful agro-ecological landscapes
Evaluate the strategic and operational issues and conflicts affecting the sustainable management of agricultural ecosystems.
Appraise the role of agro-ecology within the wider context of global food security and sustainable food production
Select the most appropriate conservation management solution in a range of agricultural and other environments.
Develop the ability to solve conflicts in agro-ecosytems by the application of novel research techniques
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
From day one at Harper Adams, you'll discover new ideas and develop them through a mix of academic study and practical projects.
During the placement year, that is included in all of our degree courses, you'll put your ideas to the test. You'll develop the real world experience that employers want, as well as a deep working knowledge of your subject.
During your year in industry you'll be meeting challenges, learning new things, meeting people, making decisions, managing money and even staff, planning ahead, using your initiative, and taking responsibility.
We see the difference in students when they get back from placement - they're more confident, focused, ready to take the world on! They know better which path they want to take, and what they need to do in their final year of studies to get there.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Indian Standard XII
70
ISC and CBSE boards only
IELTS Academic *
6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)
General IELTS is not accepted
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) *
64 (minimum 59 in any component)
General PTE is not accepted
LanguageCert International ESOL B2
High Pass
SELT version only. 33/50 required in each of the four component scores
NCUK Password test *
Password 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)
PSI Skills for English B2 *
Pass in all four components
SELT version only
Cambridge Advanced/
Proficiency
169 (minimum 162 in subtests)
Other Cambridge suite exams (KET/PET/FCE) are not accepted
TOEFL iBT *
80 (minimum 18 reading, 17 Listening,
20 speaking,
17 writing)
iBT is the only form of TOEFL examination accepted. MyBest scores not accepted
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
5500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A