University Courses
Discover our land & environment degree courses
Be part of the next generation of industry leaders. Plumpton College delivers specialist higher education courses that prepare you for a career in the land-based sector. From viticulture to veterinary and animal science, our university degrees have been co-designed with academics and industry experts, equipping you with industry-relevant skills for a fulfilling career.
Join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about sustainability, the future of our planet and food security. Our science-based courses are designed to give you an immersive learning experience and allow you to confidently step into the world of work, equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel. We work in partnership with leading professional bodies and institutions, opening the door to meaningful and fulfilling careers. We’d love to talk to you at our next Open Event.
We have proudly partnered with the University of Greenwich who have accredited all of our degree level courses. View more information about our partnership here.
Supporting your higher education journey
We’re here to help you through the transition to your university course. From advice and guidance on how to apply to getting you ready for your first day. You can apply directly through UCAS for full time higher education courses. Don’t worry if you’ve missed the deadline, contact our friendly admissions team today.
Choose a University Course
- BA (Hons) International Wine Business Bachelor's degree
- BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare (Top-Up) Bachelor's Top-up Degree
- BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology and Animal Conservation (Top-up) Bachelor's Top-up Degree
- BSc (Hons) Rural Land & Business Management FAST-TRACK Bachelor's Degree
- BSc (Hons) Sustainable Agriculture FAST-TRACK Bachelor's Degree
- BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy Bachelor's Degree
- BSc (Hons) Viticulture & Oenology Bachelor's degree
- FdA Wine Business Foundation Degree
- FdSc Applied Animal Behaviour & Conservation Foundation Degree
- FdSc Sustainable Horticulture Management Foundation Degree
- FdSc Sustainable Land Management Foundation Degree
- FdSc Veterinary Nursing Foundation Degree
Student Information
Student Collection Notice 2022-23
International students from Ireland
We welcome applications from the Republic of Ireland. If you are an Irish citizen student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England for the same rate of fees as British (Home) students.
Our undergraduate courses last typically 3 years full time but we also have accelerated degree courses in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Land & Business Management which runs over 2 years. Our foundation degrees (the first and second year of a bachelor’s degree) typically lasts 2 academic years but you can opt to top-up and gain a full BSc Honours degree (options vary depending on the course you study).
Our BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy degree is accessible via distance learning, you will be required to attend in-person four (exceptionally five) weeks per year for practical tuition and assessments. On campus short stay accommodation is available for these with meals included.
The Common Travel Area (CTA) gives Irish and UK citizens the right to access all levels of education and training in each other’s state. You must also meet the residency criteria to access financial support. Please note, you must be resident in Ireland for 3 years before the start of your course to be eligible under the CTA.
You may also be eligible for a maintenance grant under the Irish Student Grant Scheme.
Why study with us?
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Leader in land and environment education in the South East
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Specialist courses including Land Management, Horticulture, Viticulture & Oenology, Zoology & Conservation, Veterinary and Canine Therapies.
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Courses validated by University of Greenwich, supported on campus by our small team where we are able to prioritise indivudalised support, and small class sizes
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Excellent international connections 30 minutes from Gatwick, 40 minutes from London and only 12 miles from Brighton city centre.
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On-campus accommodation – rated Outstanding by Ofsted
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A beautiful 2500 acre campus with excellent recourses including Animal Management Centre, clinical training suites, commercial farm and winery.
Support for full-time Irish students at Plumpton College
If you’re joining us from Ireland, you can access our Irish Student Support Package (eligibility criteria applies) which includes
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Travel voucher up to £50
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10% discount for full board accommodation on-campus
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Free return shuttle to Gatwick Airport (once per term)
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UK (Home) tuition fees (Tuition loans can help cover the costs)
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£1,000 discount on full time undergraduate tuition fees per academic year
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Apply for the HE Hardship Fund (T&Cs apply) of up to £1,000 per academic year.
Entry requirements for students from the Republic of Ireland
The entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study. We recommend the following minimum qualifications to study undergraduate courses:
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Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level):
Undergraduate level | Typical minimum requirements | UCAS tariff points |
Bachelor’s degrees – BSc (Hons)
| H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 | 114* |
Foundation degrees - FdSc | H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 | 90*
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Importantly, you must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
*Please check each course’s minimum UCAS tariff score for specific requirements and you can use the UCAS tariff calculator to see if you meet the entry requirements.
Connect with us
We host a range of in person and online events and would love to meet you. Please visit our Events page to book your place.
Widening Participation
Our courses are designed to be taught to people from all backgrounds. We believe that our degree courses are both challenging and enjoyable, enabling social mobility and providing improved work and life opportunities.
These links set this out and provide documents detailing our Access and Participation Plan, a summary of this in plain language and a breakdown of our students’ degree results from last year.
Access and Participation Plan 20-21 to 24-25
News & Updates
Apply via UCAS!
The application deadline for our undergraduate courses is the 29th of January, 2025. To apply for postgraduate courses, please apply directly through our website.
Work begins on New Institute of Technology
Work is well underway at Plumpton College to build a new Veterinary Nursing & Therapies Centre as part of the South East Institute of Technology.
The 4.4 million-pound project will redevelop the current Animal Management & Veterinary Training Centres with up-to-date specialist facilities including an Animal Education Centre, new clinical training suite designed to facilitate clinical operation, virtual dissection tables and new classrooms.
Campus accommodation
We’re very proud of our campus accommodation at Plumpton College. Our excellent residential facilities accommodate up to 200 students in modern comfortable rooms. Rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’ across all areas, you’ll find them a fantastic place to stay.
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