Taught course
Data-led agriculture
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but applicants are advised that this course will be delivered at SCQF Level 11, which is equivalent to a postgraduate MSc degree. If you do not have a Bachelors degree or equivalent level qualification, you may find the postgraduate level assessment challenging.
Months of entry
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
Course content
This course will equip you with a practical understanding of the principles and techniques of data-driven agriculture and enhanced decision-making in agricultural management. It will draw you through the process of data gathering from multiple sources, multivariate data analysis, and applying the result as a part of the management decision process. You will be able to leverage data in livestock management, crop management, soil health, and resource optimisation; and integrate innovative technologies to improve overall farm productivity. The course underpins these essential skills by providing you with a solid foundation in data literacy for effective data-led agricultural management.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- Postgraduate Level 11 - 20 SCQF credits
- flexible4 months
- Online learningis available for this qualification
Assessment
| Assessment | What kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally) |
|---|---|
| Written coursework / continuous assessment | 100 |
Course contact details
- Name
- Dr Holly Ferguson