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United Kingdom
Aberystwyth University
Institute Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences
Llanbadarn Campus
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3AL
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1970 624471
fax: +44 (0)1970 611264
e-mail: ibers@aber.ac.uk
Web: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/
or http://www.irs.aber.ac.uk/subjects/ag/organic-agriculture_top-up.shtml
or http://www.irs.aber.ac.uk/research/organic_research.shtml
Research in organic farming; study in Organic Agriculture.
Askham Bryan College
Central Admissions
York, North Yorkshire YO23 3FR
United Kingdom
01904 772211
fax: 01904 772288
e-mail: enquiries@askham-bryan.ac.uk
Web: http://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/
or
http://www.askham-bryan.ac.uk/degree_courses
Diploma programs and courses in organic production and sustainable farming systems. Westfield Farm offers instruction and experience in sustainable dairying.
Bangor University
School of the Environment and Natural Resources
Bangor
Gwynedd, Wales LL57 2UW
United Kingdom
01248 382281 (United Kingdom) or +44 1248 382281 (International)
fax: 01248 354997 (United Kingdom) or +44 1248 354997 (International)
Web: http://www.senr.bangor.ac.uk/
M.Sc. in Conservation and Land Management
Course Director: Dr. Hussain Omed
e-mail: h.omed@bangor.ac.uk
M.Sc. in International Natural Resources Development
Course Director: Dr. Robert Brook
e-mail: r.m.brook@bangor.ac.uk
Brighton Permaculture Trust
92 Stanmer Park Road
Brighton BN1 7JH
United Kingdom
07746 18 59 27
e-mail via Web site: http://www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk/
Web: http://www.brightonpermaculture.co.uk/
Courses in permaculture design.
Capel Manor College
Bullsmore Lane
Enfield, Middlesex EN1 4RQ
United Kingdom
Tom Cole
08456 122 122
e-mail form: http://www.capel.ac.uk/Request/index.html
Web: http://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/Horticulture/060340cm_nptcl2_organic.html
or
http://www.capel.ac.uk/courses/Arboriculture/National_Certificate_CM_200522.htm
Certificates in organic gardening. Organic farm.
Carmarthenshire College
International Office
Graig Campus
Sandy Road Pwll
Llanelli, South Wales SA15 4N
United Kingdom
Ian Bannister
+44 1554 748112
fax: +44 1554 75608
e-mail: ian.bannister@colegsirgar.ac.uk
Web: http://www.colegsirgar.ac.uk/sites/web/course.php
National Certificate in Gardening includes unit in Organic Growing.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Machynlleth
Powys, Wales SY20 9AZ
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1654 705981
fax: +44 (0)1654 702782
e-mail: courses@cat.org.uk
or see http://www2.cat.org.uk/shortcourses/contact_us.php
Web: http://www.cat.org.uk/
Short courses in sustainable land use, including organic growing and woodland management; ecological housing, including straw bale building; renewable energy systems; water treatment and recycling. Postgraduate degrees in renewable energy and sustainable architecture. Hosts conferences and events.
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Greenmount Campus
22 Greenmount Road
Antrim, Co. Antrim
BT41 4PU
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Freephone: 0800 0284291
Textphone: 028 9052 4420
fax: 028 9442 6606 (International 00 44 289442 6606)
e-mail: enquiries@cafre.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cafre.ac.uk/
(search for organic or horticulture or sustainable)
Courses in organic principles and practices.
Duchy College
Organic Studies Centre
Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall TR14 0AB
United Kingdom
(01209) 722155
fax: (01209) 722156
Dr. Stephen Roderick
Organic Programmes Coordinator
e-mail: s.roderick@cornwall.ac.uk
Web: http://www.organicstudiescornwall.co.uk/
Courses and research in organic farming. Coswinsawsin Organic Demonstration Farm.
Emerson College
Forest Row
East Sussex RH18 5JX
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1342 822238
fax: +44 (0) 1342 826055
Arjen Huese
e-mail: ahuese@gmail.com or info@emerson.org.uk
Web: http://www.emerson.org.uk/?s=courses&id=16
Three-year training program in Biodynamic Organic Agriculture. Full-time courses in biodynamic agriculture and horticulture.
Harper Adams University College
Admissions Officer
Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
United Kingdom
Emma Tappin
+44 (0) 1952 815452
fax: +44 (0)1952 814783
e-mail: etappin@harper-adams.ac.uk
Web: http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/
or http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/postgraduate/course.cfm?id=47
Diploma and degree programs include organic production and sustainable farming courses. Sustainable crop protection research conducted at the Crop and Environment Research Center.
Hartpury College
Hartpury House
Gloucestershire
GL19 3BE
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1452 702105
fax: +44 (0) 1452 700629
e-mail: enquire@hartpury.ac.uk
Web: www.hartpury.ac.uk
http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/courses/courses_search.asp
(search for sustainable or organic)
Further Education Diploma courses in Agriculture and Countryside Management include sustainable farming practices. Certificate in organic gardening.
Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA)
Garden Organic
Garden Organic Ryton
Coventry Warwickshire
United Kingdom CV8 3LG
+44 (0) 24 7630 3517
fax: +44 (0) 24 7663 9229
e-mail: enquiry@hdra.org.uk
Web: http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk
(search for course or workshop or conference)
Research in horticultural techniques that do not rely on chemicals. Offers practical advice and courses on organic gardening, farming, and waste management. Conferences and workshops.
Horticultural Correspondence College
Fiveways House
Westwells Road
Hawthorn
Corsham, England
SN13 9RG
01225 816700
fax: 01225 816708
e-mail form: http://www.hccollege.co.uk/contact.asp
Web: http://www.hccollege.co.uk/courses.asp
Correspondence courses in organic gardening, and organic crop and livestock production.
Imperial College London, Wye Campus
Wye, Ashford, Kent TN25 5AH
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 20 7594 2617/2754
fax: +44 (0) 20 7594 2669
e-mail: epadmin@imperial.ac.uk
Web: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/
or
http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/current_students/general_resources/regulations/regs_pdfs/
regs_0607/E8582_wye_combined_regs06_web.pdf
M.Sc. degree, diploma and certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development through distance education. Research in alternative and sustainable energy.
International Agricultural Exchanges Association (IAEA/Agriventure)
IAEA Servicing Office
Speedwell Farm Bungalow
Nettle Bank
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire PE14 0SA
United Kingdom
phone: +44 01945 450999
e-mail: uk@agriventure.com
Web: http://www.agriventure.eu/
See statement in General listing that begins this section.
Kingston Maurward College
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PY
United Kingdom
01305 215000
fax: 01305 21500
e-mail: reception@kmc.ac.uk
Web: http://www.kmc.ac.uk/
or http://www.kmc.ac.uk/courses/subjects.cfm (search "KMC Web sites" for horticulture or permaculture)
Courses in organic agricultural principles and practices, organic horticulture, and permaculture design.
Moulton College
Almoners Hall
Peterborough PE1 1XX
United Kingdom
e-mail: enquiries@moulton.ac.uk
Web: http://www.moulton.ac.uk/
Degrees in "Agriculture and Land Management" and "Diploma in Agriculture and Farm Mechanism" cover sustainable crop production practices and systems, integrated farm management and environmental issues. Courses in organic gardening.
Myerscough College
St. Michael's Road
Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
United Kingdom
01995 642222
fax: 01995 642333
e-mail: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk
Web: http://www.myerscough.ac.uk/
Honours Degree and Foundation Degree courses in Agriculture, Foundation Certificate in "Agriculture and Countryside," Honours Degree in "Rural Resource Management." Courses include modules on livestock management, crop technology, organic production and sustainable agriculture. Higher Education courses in related subjects include Horticulture, Ecology and Conservation Management, Ecology and Greenspace Management, and Wastes Management.
New Castle University
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Agriculture Building
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom
+44 (0) 191 222 6000
e-mail: afrd-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/course/D410/Organic_Food_Production
B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Organic Food Production offered in selected years. The degree program is run jointly with the Nafferton Ecological Farming Group. Research in organic production at Nafferton Farm (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/afrd/business/nafferton/index.htm).
or
Guy Garrod
+44 (0) 191 222 7552
e-mail: guy.garrod@ncl.ac.uk
Web: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/afrd/undergrad/degrees/countryside-modules.htm
B.S.c. Countryside Management includes modules in organic and sustainable agriculture.
The Organic Research Center-Elm Farm
Hamstead Marshall
Newbury, Berkshire RG20 0HR
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1488 658298
fax: +44 (0)1488 658503
e-mail: elmfarm@organicresearchcentre.com
Web: http://www.organicresearchcentre.co.uk
Conducts research in and distributes information on organic farming. Offers on-farm demonstrations of organic and sustainable farming practices. Occasional specialty short courses.
Permaculture Association (Britain)
Hollybush Conservation Centre
Broad Lane
Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS5 3BP
United Kingdom
+44 (0)113 2307461
e-mail: office@permaculture.org.uk
Web:
http://www.permaculture.org.uk/mm.asp?mmfile=education
or
http://www.permaculture.org.uk
(select Learning and Courses)
Certificate and diploma in permaculture design. Courses in permaculture design, organic agriculture, sustainable land use, composting, alternative energy, and eco-building. Listing of national and international permaculture schools, educational projects, and organizations.
Pershore College (part of Warwickshire College)
Avonbank, Pershore
Worcestershire WR10 3JP
United Kingdom
+44 01386 552 443
fax: +44 01386 556 528
e-mail: pershore@pershore.ac.uk
Web: http://www.warkscol.ac.uk/Courses/DisplayHE.asp?Mast_ID=11480
or http://www.warkscol.ac.uk/Default.aspx?cNode=16284
Two-year HNC degree in Organic Horticulture
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road
Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE
United Kingdom
David Lamb
01273 890454
fax: 01273 890071
e-mail: enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk
or
http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/Contact.asp
Web: http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/
Course in Sustainable Forestry. Netherfield “Centre for Sustainable Food and Farming” (http://www.thenetherfieldcentre.co.uk/, e-mail:
info@thenetherfieldcentre.co.uk) is located on two working organic demonstration farms. Ivyland Farm offers vocational training in organic production.
Royal Agricultural College
Cirencester GL7 6JS
United Kingdom
+44 1285 65253
fax: +44 1285 650219
John Conway, Programme Manager
+44 (0)1285 652531, ext. 2234
e-mail: john.conway@rac.ac.uk
Web: http://www.rac.ac.uk/?_id=1504
or
http://www.rac.ac.uk/?_id=723
M.Sc. degree or postgraduate diploma in organic and sustainable agricultural systems is included within programmes on International Rural Development.
Schumacher College
Administrator
The Old Postern
Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EA
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1803 865934
fax: +44 (0)1803 866899
e-mail: admin@schumachercollege.org.uk
Web: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/
Short courses on ecological and sustainable issues.
Scottish Agricultural College
Ferguson Building
Crabstone Estate
Aberdeen, Scotland AB1 9YA
United Kingdom
David Younie
01224 711072
fax: 01224 711293
e-mail: David.Younie@sac.co.uk
M.Sc. Degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Organic Farming
or
Sustainable Livestock Systems Research Group Manager
Sir Stephen Watson Building
Bush Estate
Penicuik EH26 0PH
United Kingdom
Geoff Simm
0131 535 3209
e-mail: Geoff.Simm@sac.ac.uk
Web: http://www.sac.ac.uk/learning/
or
http://www.sac.ac.uk/learning/courses/postgraduatetaught/mscorgfarm
or
http://www.sac.ac.uk/research/sls/
Graduate research in sustainable livestock systems.
Shuttleworth College
Old Warden Park
Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EA
United Kingdom
Robert Bone
01767 626222
fax: 01767 626235
e-mail: enquiries@shuttleworth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/pge_MainDisplay.cfm/hurl/ID=104/CID=402/smenuid=145
or
http://www.shuttleworth.ac.uk/
National certificate/diploma in agriculture includes module on organic production.
University of Aberdeen
King's College
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
Aberdeen, Scotland AB24 3FX
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1224 272090/1
fax: 01224 272576
e-mail: sras@abdn.ac.uk
Web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/
(search for organic or sustainable agriculture)
or
Aberdeen University Centre for Organic Agriculture (AUCOA)
School of Biological Sciences
Tillydrone Avenue
Aberdeen Scotland AB24 2TZ
United Kingdom
Mrs. Sam Hall
+44 (0) 1224 272861
e-mail: sam.hall@abdn.ac.uk
Web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/organic/index.php
or http://www.abdn.ac.uk/organic/organic_07.php
Research and courses in organic agriculture and sustainable crop protection.
University of Essex
Centre for Environment and Society
Department of Biological Sciences
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
+44 1206 872203
fax: +44 1206 872592
e-mail: jpretty@essex.ac.uk
Web: http://www.essex.ac.uk/ces/research/susag/index.shtm
Collaborative research programs in Sustainable Agriculture.
University of Gloucestershire
Student Recruitment Office
Hardwick Administration Centre
St. Paul's Road
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4BS
United Kingdom
Dr. John Powell
+44 (0) 1242 714129
e-mail: jpowell@glos.ac.uk
or
+44 (0) 1242 714500
fax: +44 (0) 1242 714827
e-mail: postgrad@glos.ac.uk
Web: http://www.glos.ac.uk/subjectsandcourses/postgraduatetaught/erd/descriptors/erd406.cfm
or http://www.glos.ac.uk/shareddata/dms/28A91F9BBCD42A0394346DB4DF5D2DB5.pdf
Postgraduate degree in European Rural Development includes module in Farming Food and Society (ERD406). Module covers sustainable farming and local food networks, including "farm diversification; sustainable agriculture and agri-environmental policies; food quality; alternativeness; local food networks; organic farming; moral food economies and ethical consumerism."
University of Hertfordshire
Department of Environmental Sciences
Admissions Office
College Lane
Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1707 284800
fax: +44 (0) 1707 284870
contact form: http://www.herts.ac.uk/contact-us/home.cfm
Web: http://perseus.herts.ac.uk/uhinfo/prospectus/faculty_ns/dep_env/mg_environmental_sciences/
c_environmental_management.cfm
or http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/sustainable/
Agriculture and Environmental Research Unit (AERU)
Web: http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/
Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management for agriculture. Research in organic and sustainable agriculture.
University of Plymouth
Postgraduate Admissions
Faculty of Science
Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
+44 (0)1752 233093
e-mail: science@plymouth.ac.uk
Web: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk
or
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/course.asp?id=1911&al=2
or
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/course.asp?id=3606&al=2
M.Sc. degrees in Sustainable Environmental Management, and in Sustainable Aquaculture Systems.
University of Reading
Faculty of Life Sciences
School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
P.O. Box 217
Reading, Berkshire RG6 6AH
United Kingdom
+44 (0)118 378 8471
fax: +44 (0) 118 931 4404
e-mail: intoff@reading.ac.uk (international)
or student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk
Web: http://www.rdg.ac.uk/ug/courseindex.html
or http://www.apd.rdg.ac.uk/Agriculture/
or http://www.shes.rdg.ac.uk/EnvSci/
B.Sc. degrees in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Horticulture, and Rural Resource Management with courses in sustainability and organic farming systems. On-farm research in sustainable agriculture systems.
Wiltshire College
Cockelbury Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire SN15 3QD
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1249 464644
fax: 01249 465326
e-mail: info@wiltscoll.ac.uk
or
courses@wiltscoll.ac.uk
Web: http://www.wiltscoll.ac.uk/ftcourses/printerfriendly.aspx?ref=462
or
http://www.wiltscoll.ac.uk/ftcourses/printerfriendly.aspx?ref=418
Diploma and certificate courses in horticulture and turf with units in organic horticulture. First Diploma in Agriculture includes study in organic production and locally-grown crops, alternative livestock production, and alternative pest control methods.
Writtle College
Chelmsford
Essex CM1 3RR
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1245 424200
fax: +44 (0) 1245 420456
e-mail: info@writtle.ac.uk
Web: http://www.writtle.ac.uk/
or
http://www.writtle.ac.uk/pge_MainDisplay.cfm?ID=103&Type=Discipline&CID=4
&smenuid=11
Provides University of Essex Foundation and Honours degrees and Postgraduate programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Environment. Courses include Organic Crop Production and in Organic Gardening.
World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
- United Kingdom
P.O. Box 2154 Winslow
Buckingham, MK18 3WS
England, United Kingdom
phone/fax: +44 (0) 1296 714 652
e-mail form: http://www.wwoof.org/wwoof_uk/contact.html
Web: http://www.wwoof.org.uk
See statement for “World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms” at the beginning of the International section or http://www.wwoof.org. WWOOF-UK covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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