Why choose us?
Quite simply, we have natural resources in abundance! We are privileged that Shuttleworth College is situated in a large conservation area containing grassland, moorland, heathland, woodland and wetland, giving you a diverse range of real life working environments to gain experience in.
As a student, you will work on the 98 hectares of land retained exclusively for teaching, where the College farm becomes the biggest – and busiest – classroom on campus!
You will also gain hands-on experience with arable crops such as wheat, oats, sugar beet and peas, alongside pasture for grazing. If you choose a livestock pathway, you will also have the opportunity to work directly with animals such as cattle and sheep as part of your training.
Industry opportunities
Studying Agriculture at Shuttleworth is the best way to acquire all the practical and management skills you will need to have a successful career in this sector.
Some courses will include work experience on a placement farm where you will carry out livestock management and practical exercises, cultivation, drilling, and haymaking, as well as participating in agricultural activities that reflect local farming practice. We work closely with employers to ensure your experience reflects current industry standards and expectations.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities
Whichever area you choose to specialise in, you will have access to and training on the latest modern technology and equipment used across the agricultural industry. This includes tractors, pesticide applicators, chainsaws and crop sprayers, alongside advanced machinery featuring GPS guidance and auto-steer technology.
Your practical work is supported in the classroom, with workshops and lectures, where our highly experienced tutors will share their industry knowledge and teach you about both agricultural practices and modern business processes
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Career opportunities in Agriculture
Agriculture enables you to study the science, art and business of cultivating soil, crops and livestock – everything you need for a successful career in modern day farming. Many of our students have gone on to exciting careers in the industry.
This is a sector with jobs available at almost every level – and one that will teach you that having great management skills doesn’t mean you have to sit behind a desk all day. If you have the drive and the qualifications, you could end up running your own farming business, or working in an agriculture related industry, such as a machinery dealership or an agricultural supply company.
There are several different roles out there including Livestock Technician, Crop Production Specialist, Agricultural Engineer and so much more.