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About General Agriculture
General Agriculture instructs students in the fundamental principles and related disciplines of agriculture, serving as a base for advanced agricultural studies at the Degree level.
The programme focuses on modern scientific techniques within agriculture, filtered through a business-minded perspective. During their studies, students receive tuition in science, farm management and crop production, while participating in practical activities meant to further develop their expertise.
Career Paths
Teaching and Instruction
An Agricultural Teacher is tasked with leveraging their knowledge, skills and passion for the subject, and informing learners in a practical and engaging manner.
Farm Management
The main role of a Farm Manager is to plan and implement operations on the farm. This includes monitoring and improving the yield of crops, managing farm resources efficiently, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Farm managers will generally also handle budgeting affairs.
Farm Technician
A Farm Technician assists in various aspects of farming operations &mdash planting, harvesting, irrigation, and maintaining the equipment.
The role also involves working with the Farm Manager to ensure the most effective practices for crop production, rearing livestock, monitoring field conditions, and addressing technical issues related to machinery.
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- Five CSEC passes (Grades I, II or III) including English A, Mathematics and Chemistry.
- Students who have either not done CSEC Chemistry, or do not have a pass in CSEC Chemistry will be required to do Access Chemistry which has three parts.
- Part One of the Access Chemistry course will be available in the Summer before entry into your programme.
- Parts Two and Three will be done during Semesters One and Two of Year One.
- Mature student status: A person who has reached their 21st Birthday, with at least three years of work experience in the agricultural sector will also be eligible for consideration. An interview with the applicant ia required.
- If the applicant does not have passes in English A and Mathematics at CSEC (or equivalent) a prior learning assessment will be required.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
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| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 635 | |||
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,270 | $ 1,095 | ||
| Tuition for International Students | $ 5,925 | |||
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | |||
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | |||
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 830 | $ 775 | $ 805 | |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,465 | $ 1,410 | $ 1,265 | |
| International Students | $ 6,120 | $ 6,065 | $ 6,095 | |
