Agriculture : Further study

Destination figures published in 2011 indicate that around 9% of agriculture graduates continued in further study with around another 12% combining work and study. This could include those students who are studying further professional qualifications that are a legal requirement for their job.

Some students may study for a related Masters or other postgraduate qualification in a related area such as crop science and management, animal technology and agricultural technology. Others may go on to a different undergraduate degree course such as veterinary science. Some candidates may decide they would like to teach in agriculture or a related topic and will complete a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), or professional graduate diploma in education (PGDE) in Scotland.

These trends show only what previous graduates in your subject did immediately upon graduating. Over the course of their career - the first few years in particular - many others will opt for some form of further study, either part time or full time. If further study interests you, start by thinking about postgrad study and search courses and research to identify your options.

Look at funding my further study for details relating to finance and the application process.