To anyone looking to study Agriculture or Countryside at Myerscough College, I’d say go, embrace it & leave with the knowledge that the qualification will stay with you for the rest of your career and open doors that might not have been opened without the time and experience Myerscough offers.
Agriculture and Countryside
Myerscough College is one of the leading institutions for the study of Agriculture, alongside Land and Wildlife Management, in the UK. Our courses will help prepare you for a career in the industry, by combining relevant background skills with practical knowledge, technological developments as well as business enterprise.
There is currently a significant demand for highly trained and well educated professionals to enter the agriculture industry. This has been fuelled by the increasing awareness that food production, farming, tourism, the environment and rural affairs are all interconnected.
The management of land for the conservation of flora and fauna, general recreation, environmental education and urban regeneration requires a separate blend of skills. These include an understanding of ecological principles, a sound knowledge of management and the practical ability to carry out conservation techniques – from river catchment systems to rural and coastal habitats.
Many job opportunities exist within the conservation, gamekeeping and commercial sectors and, if you choose one of these progammes, you will have the opportunity to develop countryside craft skills such as hedgelaying and drystone walling, useful for a range of future careers.
T Level Agriculture, Land Management and Production - Livestock Production
T Levels are technical qualifications - equivalent to three A Levels – that combine classroom study with industry placements. They have ...
Preston Campus
2 years
Level 3 CG Advanced Technical Diploma (540) Land and Wildlife Management
The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Land...
Preston Campus
1 year
Level 3 CG Advanced Technical Diploma (540) Agriculture
The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Agricultu...
Preston Campus
1 year
Level 2 CG Technical Certificate Land and Wildlife Management
At Myerscough College keeping up to date with industry requirements is paramount. The Level 2 Land & Wildlife is a one year course designed to ...
Preston Campus
1 year
Level 2 CG Technical Certificate Agriculture
This Level 2 course will provide a comprehensive introduction to agriculture and the associated Industries. It is extremely popular with school lea...
Preston Campus
1 year
Level 1 CG Diploma Land-based Studies (Agriculture and Countryside)
The Level 1 Diploma provides an introduction into agriculture, with a focus on the care, health and management of livestock and crops and an introd...
Preston Campus
1 year
Endless opportunities and Fantastic Resources
Students often get the chance to undertake work experience during their studies.
In the past, students have gone to New Zealand or Australia to do sheep and dairy work, with others heading west to Canada and the United States. Such experiences not only help students develop their knowledge and skills but they also prove valuable in terms of improving future employment prospects.
The Myerscough College estate features a dedicated four hectare conservation area and countryside management zone as well as a purpose built Rural Skills Centre which houses our countryside courses. With game bird hatching facilities, an armoury, machinery and estate management workshops, and an off-road driving course - we've everything you need!
