BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) offers a range of further and higher education programmes, representing the best in technical and specialist training, supported by extensive, up-to-date teaching.
Whether you want to build on qualifications and skills or add to your leisure interests, professional staff are here to help you achieve your aims. BCA has extensive practical facilities set within an attractive and friendly campus, an ideal environment within which to learn and extend your skills and interests.
Programmes are designed to give students the skills needed for their chosen career, enabling progression towards a more advanced vocational qualifications or to a higher level qualification, either with BCA or elsewhere. The college aims to assist students of all ages to improve and build upon their existing experience and qualifications. There is also a selection of part-time courses on offer, the majority of which lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
We believe time spent here should be about more than just study. Students at BCA live life to the full in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, taking every advantage of the excellent facilities and beautiful environment. We take pride, not only in providing specialist training, education and development, but also in knowing students as individuals and offering them a stimulating and rewarding life at BCA.
What's on Offer
Qualifications range from entry level right up to degree level, including the First and National Diplomas, Foundation Degrees, HNDs and BA (Hons) programmes. Full time programmes are available in:
- Animal Management
- Construction
- Countryside Management
- Horse Management
- Early Years
- Floristry
- Health Studies and Social Care
- Horticulture
- Motor Vehicle
- Public Services
- Sport
- Supported Learning (Pathways)
BCA provides a subsidised bus service from many areas within a 25 mile radius of the college and there is extensive free parking for all students, as well as the option of residential accommodation.