Agriculture, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

As the global population grows amid climate-induced weather changes, this agriculture course tackles key challenges in sustainable farming. It equips students with essential skills for innovative practices, including the use of GPS, drones, robotics, and data analysis, to enhance food security and environmental stewardship. Developed with input from the National Trust, the program offers practical learning on a 200-hectare university farm at Brackenhurst Campus, exploring modern production models and the future of the industry.The curriculum covers modules such as Livestock Production Systems, Crop Nutrition, and Advances in Livestock and Crop Production, with options for a dissertation. Assessment methods include coursework (63-100% across years), written exams (up to 17%), and practical components (up to 20%), fostering a comprehensive learning experience.

Year One

• Livestock Production Systems

• Crop Production Systems

• Plants and Soil Science

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Animal Reproduction and Genetics

• Introduction to the Agricultural Industry

• Livestock Reproduction and Genetics

• Contemporary Issues in Agriculture

• Experimental Design and Analysis

• Livestock Nutrition and Health

• Crop Nutrition, Health and Protection

• Land Use Ecology

• Advances in Livestock and Crop Production

• Sustainable Management of the Agriculture Environment

• Dissertation