Tawara Agricultural College
Tawara Agricultural College has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for over 100 years. We are located near Springbrook Village in Tawara. As a specialist agricultural college, we offer a wide range of vocational training in topics such as animal care, farm and rural land management, horticulture, agricultural engineering and floristry. We deliver full and part-time courses from level 1 all the way to foundation degrees. Higher level courses are delivered in partnership with Tawara University. We have excellent links with industry and all our courses are designed to meet the demands of the employment market for land-based expertise worldwide.
Our teaching staff are professionals with relevant industrial experience in crops, animals, food, business and engineering. They are committed to the very highest standards of academic excellence and encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. Our staff are friendly and approachable and ensure students are supported both personally and academically to achieve their potential. We aim to offer exceptional education and training for every learner.
Educational Facilities
Tawara Agriculture College is a unique place to learn agriculture. Set in 1000 acres of rural land we have a working farm and a range of land-based engineering workshops featuring modern vehicles and equipment. Our courses are designed to give students the best preparation for work in the industry. Assignments and case studies teach how to solve problems that occur in everyday work. Relevant practical experience in our modern facilities is a part of all our courses. Students gain hands-on experience working in our on-site commercial farm which is home to cows, calves, sheep and arable land. The commercial focus of our farming activities provides plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice in real situations. Students cultivate crops, raise livestock and operate machinery using the latest equipment. This is supported by learning in our teaching centre with our experienced staff. We continually invest in our buildings, equipment and resources to benefit not just our students, but also people from industry who continue their professional development through our short courses. A recent investment has brought new facilities to our site including a state-of-the-art Agri-Tech teaching centre, a brand new tractor with full GPS guidance and a robotic milking parlour. The whole estate is a classroom where students develop essential skills and learn about all aspects of farming in the modern world.
Along with classroom learning the college farm provides a fantastic way to see agriculture in action. There are also visits to agriculture and food-related businesses along with talks from industry specialists. Students also have the opportunity to exhibit livestock and produce at agricultural shows. We have excellent links with farming organisations and we involve industry experts in everything that we do at the college. This means that our course content is current and relevant to industry because we seek their feedback and take their opinions on board. They show their support by providing work placements, guest lecturers and real-life course projects.
Tawara Bursary
The college has a limited fund available to help students who would otherwise be unable to attend college. It is open to applicants from households with limited income and demanding circumstances wishing to study agriculture or related subjects. The bursary offers financial assistance for up to three years of study including work placements. It is payable in three instalments each year in autumn, spring and summer. Students who receive the bursary in their first year are guaranteed to receive it in subsequent years of study, providing they are academically successful. Click on the image to request an application form.
The fund can be used to help new or returning students towards the costs of course-related expenses such as:
•	books
•	accommodation
•	equipment 
•	subsistence
•	sporting participation
•	trips
•	travel
Applicants must complete and return the Tawara Bursary application form together with a short personal statement outlining why they think they would be a good candidate for the bursary.
Accommodation
Our on-site accommodation is home to over 400 students. Living in college accommodation is a great way of meeting new friends and gaining confidence and independence. Students living on site are part of a vibrant and international community of all ages who share their experience of life at college together on one campus. Our dedicated accommodation and welfare team provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They also organise regular evening and weekend enrichment activities to ensure there is always something going on outside of timetabled college hours. All room rates include full board, utility bills and wi-fi. Adapted rooms are available. Room rental is for 38 weeks and a range of room options are available:
Annual Room Rental 2024/2025				
Type	Bathroom	Price per week	Price	
Single large	ensuite	186	7068	
Single standard	ensuite	168	6384	
Twin standard	ensuite	157	5966	
Twin bunks	ensuite	146	5548	
Twin large	shared	134	5092	
Twin standard	shared	123	4674	
Living on site you will have access to a range of communal areas and facilities including a gym, common room, computer room and a TV and games lounge. There is also a student recreational area which offers a range of refreshments and snacks. Students can be sure that their time here will be a safe and enjoyable experience.
A Digital College
We are a fully digitally connected site with top of the range IT facilities. We offer high-speed digital communications and free wi-fi, both of which are available throughout the campus and residential rooms. Desktop PCs are available for students to use in study spaces and wireless laptops can be borrowed and connected anywhere on campus. Our network provides access to a wide range of software applications and collaboration tools to support study and research. Many of our learning materials are digitised and accessible from anywhere on the campus. The student intranet is the place to go for accessing lecture notes, submitting assignments, completing assessments and communicating with lecturers. There is also an online storage system so students can store their work centrally and access it from anywhere on site. Centrally stored documents can be shared for collaborative working and updating. When materials need to be printed, they will be available at the nearest printer.
All students are issued with a digital identity badge. Access to the college buildings is controlled by this badge. It also serves as a library card and is needed to use the printers around the site. It is recognised by many local businesses and production of this card may entitle students to discounts or additional privileges.
Our global population is increasing by approximately 83 million people each year. As a result, there is increased demand for food which puts more pressure on the planet’s natural resources. We are committed to farming sustainably and creating a sustainable future for the next generations. Our students develop a range of skills aimed at yielding high-quality consumer products in a sustainable and profitable way. Talented, highly skilled agricultural specialists are needed to ensure this essential industry is fit for the challenges ahead.
Students study here because they are passionate about following a career in agriculture. All of our courses offer clear progression routes through to university courses or the world of work. Our results speak for themselves – over 96% of our students gain employment or progress onto further education within six months of completing their course. As a leading agricultural college this is the best place to develop talent. Get ahead of the competition and enrol with us now!