Agriculture
If you love the idea of working outdoors, caring for animals, operating machinery, or producing high-quality crops, then a course in Agriculture could be the perfect next step.
Turn your passion for farming into a career
At Cannington College, part of UCS College Group, you’ll gain hands-on experience on our 200-hectare working farm. With a state-of-the-art milking parlour, a 250-head dairy herd, 200 ewes, and fully equipped machinery workshops, this is a place where future farmers are made.
We are the premier destination for land-based learning in the South West, deploying the latest technologies and facilities with passionate teaching and pastoral care.
Why choose Agriculture?
- Strong links with local farms and agricultural employers
- A focus on sustainability and future-ready farming practices
- Study at the South West’s premiere land-based college
- Learn from expert tutors with years of industry experience
- On-site accommodation available
- Free shuttle service from Bridgwater.
Real-world skills for the future of farming
The UK agriculture industry is evolving fast. With growing public interest in animal welfare, sustainable agriculture, and reducing the environmental impact of food production, there’s never been a better time to start building a career in this field.
Our agriculture courses cover everything from Livestock Husbandry and crop production to environmental awareness and farm business, ensuring you develop a great understanding of all aspects of the industry. You’ll finish your course with a strong mix of practical experience and technical knowledge, which will set you up nicely for work or further study.
With pathways into employment, apprenticeships, or further study, your course will open the gate to a wide range of career options.
Explore your options today
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Apprenticeships
If you’re ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience while you study, an apprenticeship at Cannington College could be the perfect next step. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education apprenticeships.
Accommodation
With priority access given to students studying a land-based course, a specialist subject, or a Higher Education programme, our halls of residence at Taunton and Cannington provide a welcoming home.
Term Dates
Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays,
scheduled breaks, and Somerset school holiday alignment, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.
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