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BSc (Hons) Agriculture

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Feeding an increasing population against a backdrop of different weather patterns induced by climate change presents a major challenge to the farming industry’s future. This course focuses on innovative approaches to agriculture, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to apply sustainable agriculture practices and play a part in global food security. Designed in consultation with the National Trust – one of the largest landowners in the UK – it gives you the opportunity to study on the University’s 200-hectare farm and rural estate, based at our Brackenhurst Campus.

General Eligibility

UK Student:

  • Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including an A-level Science subject or equivalent.

  • Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including an A-level Science subject or equivalent.

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

For this course, we accept the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology, and Environmental Studies.

International student:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including an A-level Science subject or equivalent.

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

For this course, we accept the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology, and Environmental Studies.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Livestock Production Systems

  • Crop Production Systems

  • Plants and Soil Science

  • Applied Anatomy and Physiology

  • Introduction to the Agricultural Industry

  • Livestock Reproduction and Genetics

2 Year 2
  • Contemporary Issues in Agriculture

  • Experimental Design and Analysis

  • Livestock Nutrition and Health

  • Crop Nutrition, Health and Protection

  • Land Use Ecology

  • Farm Business Performance

  • Applied Habitat Management

  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis

3 Year 3

This is a placement year for students on the four-year course.

4 Year 4
  • Dissertation

  • Advances in Livestock and Crop Production

  • Sustainable Management of the Agriculture Environment

  • Global Agriculture and Food Security

  • Energy for a Low-Carbon Future

  • Application of Remote Sensing

  • Business Management

  • Ecosystem Ecology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

    6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

    This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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