DAg Agriculture
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Professional Doctorate of Agriculture is delivered in two parts: Part I is undertaken for a minimum of two years and comprises two taught modules from the MSc Sustainable and Efficient Food Production and ‘Research Methods taught module, plus a portfolio of work or a research thesis (approximately 20,000 words in length). Each taught module is worth 20 credits and takes 12 or 14 weeks to complete. The short Part I thesis should involve analysing existing data from the candidate’s workplace.
For example: 'Reviewing historical mineral deficiency data by species and region: analysing and interpreting the findings'. Students may exit here with an MRes. Part II is undertaken for a minimum of three years and comprises a longer portfolio of work or a research thesis (up to 60,000 words).
It will involve experimentation and must embody the methodology and results of original research. It should, ideally, be built upon the Part 1 thesis. Thus, from the example above, could be something like: 'Changing practices and introducing innovation to combat mineral deficiencies'.
Key highlights
- Professional doctorate delivered in two parts over at least five years
- Taught modules drawn from sustainable and efficient food production study
- Research Methods module builds skills for workplace-based investigation
- Part I thesis analyses existing data from your own workplace
- Option to exit after Part I with an MRes award
- Part II involves original experimental research of up to 60,000 words
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include agricultural /biological science or a closely related discipline
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Agricultural research scientist
- Agri-food sector manager
- Agricultural consultant
- Farm business manager
- Agricultural policy adviser
- Livestock nutrition specialist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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