Agriculture at Easton College
Study Agriculture at Easton College
Discover a real farm classroom environment and hands-on learning to start your journey to an exciting career in the agriculture industry.
Apply now for September 2021.
If you love to be outdoors, have an interest in farming and are keen to play a part in the landscape of the world around you by learning from experts at a specialist agriculture college, studying agriculture at Easton College could be for you!
Start your journey to exciting careers in a £9 billion industry with our agriculture courses for school leavers, agriculture degrees, agriculture apprenticeships, professional development courses and tractor driving courses. Apply for 2021 today.
Learn through hands-on experiences
Our courses are designed to expand your industry knowledge in crop production, livestock, animal health and farm management by giving you the opportunity to learn through real work experiences on our fully operational commercial farm.
With over 700 cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry on campus, you're sure to have fun whilst gaining vital hands-on experience of farm management and animal husbandry under the guidance of our experienced expert staff.
Commercial farm classroom environment
Our campus is home to some of the best facilities in the region. As specialist agriculture college, our students have access to a fully operational commercial farm classroom environment spread across 200 hectares.
Our arable farmland produces combinable crops and sugar beet. We also care for over 700 livestock and have host important trial work by Natural England, EBLEX, Agri and other commercial bodies.
Fantastic opportunities for future careers
Studying agriculture gives you access to a £9 billion industry with exciting opportunities to secure agriculture jobs.
Our courses are designed to help you start your journey to exciting careers in the agriculture industry such as:
- Agronomist (£25-45k per year)
- Farm Manager (£20-50k per year)
- Tractor Operator (£16-30k per year)
- and many more.
There are also opportunities for you to undertake additional study to gain further qualifications and hone your skills.
A student experience like no other
Easton College provides you with a student experience like no other. From fantastic tutor support, to real-life working environments to hone your craft, you will find the perfect environment to meet like minded people and make friendships to last a lifetime.
Our College has a relaxing and fun environment where you will be treated like an adult and have lots of opportunities to grow and develop your skills outside of your studies. You will have the freedom to express yourself, represent the student voice and take part in clubs and societies.
About Easton College
Easton College is now part of City College Norwich, a leading provider of education for 16-18 year olds and adults in Norfolk.
We offer courses from Entry to Degree Level in a wide range of subjects from Agriculture, Animal Studies and Equine to Construction, Public Services and Sport.
You will learn using specialist state-of-the-art facilities in our stunning 200-hectare campus. Working with employers to gain real experience of work, you will be provided with the qualifications and technical skills needed for your future career.
At our College you will be challenged, but at the same time, provided with the support you need to succeed.