Careers in Agriculture
A huge choice of careers is open to those studying agriculture-related subjects at higher education level. From veterinary surgeons to environmentalists, to agricultural business organisation,   the scope and depth of this area of study is endless. There is also a wide variety of vocational qualifications available, many taught in specialised agricultural colleges based on working farms, estates or botanical gardens. Forget your image of the traditional florid Barbour-and-flat-cap-wearing, pipe-smoking farmer, and think GM crops, global perspectives and eco-friendly...

Why undergraduate?
Why undergraduate? If you’re thinking about taking an undergraduate course, you’ve probably already got prospectus after prospectus telling you which undergraduate courses you should go for. Before you start thinking about subjects though, have you thought about why you might want to choose an undergraduate course at all? Studying at undergraduate level can be very different to any learning you might have undertaken before so it’s worth asking yourself if a degree is definitely for you.   Employment prospects You’re much more likely...