Hartpury is looking forward to helping bring education and industry even closer together as a founder member of a groundbreaking new college.
The first national college for the land-based sector has been launched to ensure that young people setting out on their careers have the skills, knowledge and practical experience to thrive in this ever-changing and increasingly demanding sector.
The National Land-based College (NLBC) will create a hub for leading colleges, universities and industry experts to collaborate on dynamic new courses.
In partnership with the awarding body, City and Guilds, NLBC’s broad remit will cover a vast range of careers, from agriculture and game-keeping to equine studies and landscaping.
Hartpury University Centre is also launching an exciting new Applied Agriculture degree course starting in September 2017, which will run alongside Foundation and Honours degree and postgraduate programmes across equine, sport and animal studies.
George Eustice, Minister for Farming, Food and Marine Environment, said: “We are very ambitious for the agricultural sector’s future and want to see it become a leading career destination for high-flying students, entrepreneurs and new entrants. I am delighted to see the National Land Based College come to fruition.”
