Established in 1926, we have continually
developed and built a curriculum and
business support framework across the
South East, with now over 3500 students
and 2500 businesses across our four
centres (Plumpton, Stanmer, Netherfi eld
and Flimwell).
Master's Programmes
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- M.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- M.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology
About
History
The institute was opened by the Minister of Agriculture in July 1927 and in 1934 East Sussex School of Agriculture became the new name for the College. On 1st of January 1967 the name of the school was officially changed to Plumpton Agricultural College.
Education
Courses departments:
- Adventure Education & Sport
- Agriculture
- Animal Management
- Environmental Studies & Conservation
- Equine Management
- Fisheries & Aquatic Science
- Floristry
- Food Skills
- Forest School
- Forestry & Arboriculture
- Foundation Learning
- Game & Wildlife Management
- Horticulture
- Land Based Engineering
- Blacksmithing & Metalwork
- Motor Vehicle
- School Programmes & Visits
- Veterinary Nursing & Dog Grooming
- Wine
Research
Research is also highly encouraged within Plumpton. If you’re a degree student, you’ll take on research projects throughout your course. Equally if you’re studying for a College-funded Master’s or Doctorate Degree, you’ll help to further your career and stay at the forefront of quality teaching. As a College, we carry out research through a variety of different channels:
- Funded Research Projects
- South Downs National Park Research Hub - A collaborative research centre with the South Downs National Park Authority and the University of Brighton
- Wine Research - The only wine research centre in the UK
- Individual Staff Research Interests
Career
Careers programme:
Our aim is to provide a comprehensive programme of careers information, advice and guidance, to support curriculum content and work-related learning and experience, in order to prepare our students and their parents/carers for the next step in their career journey into further and higher education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment.Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
Services
Student services
- As a student you’ll automatically become part of our fantastic Plumpton College Student Union (PCSU). Although you do have the choice to opt out, our PCSU plays a huge part in College life.
- Here to organise social and fundraising events in addition to running clubs and societies, the PCSU makes sure that you, as a student, have a voice. We want to make sure all students are heard, so if you want to become more involved in campus life, you’ve got the opportunity to join our FE or HE forums.
Housing services
We’re very proud of our live-in accommodation at Plumpton. Our excellent residential facilities accommodate up to 203 students in modern comfortable rooms.
Library services
- Our spacious, fully accessible, air-conditioned library is at the heart of the College. With lots of space for quiet study and plugs at every desk, you’ll find it’s a great place to work.
- There are over 10,000 books on land-based subjects, plus a range of magazines and journals, and electronic resources that may be accessed from college or home.
ICT services
We have extensive computer facilities to support your research and easy access to printers.
Medical services
If you’re joining us a residential student, you’ll need to register with the local doctors’ surgery. We’re able to arrange priority appointments for you and we’ll make travel arrangements for you to get to the surgery for your appointments.
Student Life
Campus life
In addition to our main estate at Plumpton, we’ve got four other excellent Outcentres for you to discover. Flimwell is the home of our Woodland Enterprise Centre – where you’ll be able to enjoy our range of forestry and woodland management short courses and NPTC training. You’ve also got our fantastic specialist horticultural centre at Stanmer Park extensively equipped with glasshouses and beautifully decorative areas.
- Bwlch Mwlchan
- Flimwell
- Netherfield
- Stanmer Park
Sports facilities
You’ll be able to enjoy all of our fantastic facilities at Plumpton. Discover a new hobby or improve your skills. We’ve got lots of opportunities for you to try including badminton, cricket, hockey, netball, rugby, watersports and many more. Or how about trying our fantastic indoor climbing wall?
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