Programme Specifications

Agriculture


1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University

2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University

2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)


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3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University

3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University

4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Science

5 : Programme title
Agriculture

6 : UCAS code
H22Y

7 : QAA Subject Benchmark


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8 : Date of publication


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9 : Educational aims of the programme


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10 : Intended learning outcomes


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10.1 : Knowledge and understanding


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10.2 : Skills and other attributes


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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills


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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards



BSC Agriculture [H22Y]

Academic Year: 2023/2024Top Up scheme - available from 2021/2022

Duration (studying Full-Time): 1 years

Part 2 Rules

Final Year Core (40 Credits)

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
BR31600

Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management

BR34800

Advances in Agriculture

Semester 2
BR31620

Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management

BR34820

Advances in Agriculture

Final Year Timetable Core/Student Option

Choose ONE of the following compulsory modules

Semester 1
BG36320

Adolygiad critigol

BG36400

Traethawd Estynedig

BR36320

Critical Review

BR36400

Research Project

Semester 2
BG36440

Traethawd Estynedig

BR36440

Research Project

Final Year Options

Choose either 40, or 60 credits

Semester 1
BG30800

Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw

BR30800

Livestock Production Science

BR37200

Crop and Grassland Production Science

Semester 2
BG30820

Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw

BR30420

Sustainable Land Management

BR30820

Livestock Production Science

BR37220

Crop and Grassland Production Science


12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an important role within the overall framework for supporting students and their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.

13 : Entry Requirements
Details of entry requirements for the scheme can be found at http://courses.aber.ac.uk

14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.

15 : Regulation of Assessment
Academic Regulations are published as Appendix 2 of the Academic Quality Handbook: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aqro/handbook/app-2/.

15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by Faculties and Academic Board at university level.

16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered successfully.