Bicton College of Agriculture

Bicton College

Bicton is a thriving college (around 1000 full-time and 3,500 part-time pupils) in Budleigh Salterton (Devon),a mere five minutes from the south coast with its selection of beaches, towering cliffs and seaside towns, and twenty minutes from the regional capital of Exeterthat specialises in agriculture but is currently running courses such as Animal Care, Countyside Management, Horticulture, Outdoor Leisure, Veterinary Nursing and Agricultural Engineering, Aboriculture and Floristry. The College runs courses ranging from level 1 all the way to foundation degrees. For the level four courses the College works in partnership with the University of Plymouth.

The College was founded under the name of Bicton Farm Institute in 1947, when Devon County Council leased Bicton House and part of the Bicton Park estate from Lord Clinton. The name was changed in 1967 to Bicton College of Agriculture and in 2002 to Bicton College.

As of 2007/2008 Bicton College was recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Teacher Training for its training of teachers in the Post Compulsory (Post 16) sector.

Welcome From The Principal
"The land based sector in which Bicton College operates covers a specialised and complex area of the economy ranging from primary food production, animal health and welfare, engineering, equine, horticulture and floristry sectors to environmental conservation, green tourism and areas of food and drink, sport and leisure."

We have a huge role to play in the community as well as working closely with businesses to help people make a positive contribution to the region.

Whether you are a young person; looking for a new challenge; training at work, or seeking higher qualifications for better job prospects, Bicton College can help open the door to an exciting career.

You can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome, whatever your age, background, circumstances and interests. I hope you enjoy your time with us.

David Henley Principal and Chief Executive

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Photo credits: 

Liz Moon (main building with garden)

Tom Jolliffe (main building)

Kevin Hale (Entrance gate photo)