Agriculture BSc (Hons)
University Centre Myerscough
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Preston Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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About the courseThe course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.Agriculture is an exciting and fast developing industry, harnessing new science and technology to increase productivity and efficiency on farms. Creative approaches, critical thinking, and innovation are needed to drive forward this longstanding yet resilient industry.There is a shortage of skilled professionals in a wide variety of positions in the sector who can take on ...Read more

About the course

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.

Agriculture is an exciting and fast developing industry, harnessing new science and technology to increase productivity and efficiency on farms. Creative approaches, critical thinking, and innovation are needed to drive forward this longstanding yet resilient industry.

There is a shortage of skilled professionals in a wide variety of positions in the sector who can take on these challenges of new agriculture production, harnessing technology and forging policy. BSc Agriculture aims to help fill this skills shortage giving you a wide knowledge of the industry, along with analytical and problem solving skills demanded of such roles.

Making use of our Farming and Food Innovation & Technology Centre, this course will focus on livestock and crop production as well as essential business entrepreneurism. The final year options allows you to specialise in either livestock or crops or continue to study a mix of both with an emphasis on sustainable and novel technologies.

Learning and assessment

Students will face a variety of assessments including examinations, essays, debates, assignments, technical reports, group and individual presentations, individual study projects and industry based case studies.

Learning activities on the course are diverse, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and workshops.

This course makes use of the extensive on-site research facilities and the College farms.

Students are expected to undertake extensive independent study and research to support lectures, seminars and assessments. Group work and group presentations form an important part of the course. Students will have access to specialist IT hardware and software, an on-line learning environment and reference facility.

Progression

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) programme students may wish to apply for our MSc Integrated Crop Management course.

Careers

Graduates will be in a position to apply for posts available in the agricultural industry (and other related industries) including:

  • Agriculture Quality Assurance Officer
  • Agricultural or crop or Livestock Research
  • Agricultural Consultant
  • Agricultural Finance and Insurance
  • Agricultural Journalism
  • Arable Specialist
  • Agronomist
  • AI Technician
  • Farm Animal Nutritionists
  • Crop Chemical Specialist
  • Crop Marketing
  • Farm Business Advisor
  • Farm Management
  • Feed Sales Management
  • Field Trials Officer
  • Food Supply Chain Manager
  • Food Purchase Manager
  • Livestock Breeding Specialist
  • Plant Breeding Specialist
  • Veterinary Drugs Representative

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Agriculture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£18,500

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

CDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P - D* Grades / Points required

3 A-levels at minimum C or above

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Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.

We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,500 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,500 per year

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Students from International

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£14500 Per year

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University Centre Myerscough
University Centre Myerscough , Preston

Founded back in 1894, Myerscough College and University Centre has grown to become one of the UK’s largest providers of...

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University Centre Myerscough
Myerscough College Bilsborrow Preston Lancashire PR3 0RY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Salwick  3.5 miles away

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