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

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Sutton Bonington Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. Youll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population. Teaching is based at Sutton Bonington Campus which is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and ...Read more

Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You'll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population. Teaching is based at Sutton Bonington Campus which is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. You'll gain practical animal handling experience and use our Farm Demonstration Centre. You'll be taught by subject specialists and researchers. This means you'll gain knowledge of the most rapidly developing areas of agriculture. You will benefit from field course modules to develop your practical skills and experience, preparing you for a career in agriculture. We also have strong links with industry which can help improve your employability prepare you for a career in agriculture. This includes the opportunity to work on a placement, visit external farms, and be taught by commercial organisations. Topics include:- animal health, nutrition and disease management- reproduction and fertility in livestock and bioethics- plant science and physiology, pest and disease management- economics and policy- agricultural and food marketing- rural business management Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here: - Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three - Study abroad - options include Australia, Canada, or Europe - Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
3rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Agriculture
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
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60%
Average salary
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Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£20,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:18,P:6 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DM Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

BBB including a suitable science subject*, or BBC including a suitable science subject* plus A in the EPQ.Typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Economics.Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades BB including one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Economics.

To include one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Economics. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied.The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit and 6 at Pass. 15 graded level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units.

To include one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Economics.

To be considered alongside A Level grades BBC

including Higher Level 5 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies. Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Psychology can sometimes be accepted.Alternatively, 555 in 3 Higher Level certificates including one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies. Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Psychology can sometimes be accepted.

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside one science-based subject plus an additional A-level or equivalent, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Economics.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£28,600 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 EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£28,600 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£28600 Per year

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Sutton Bonington Leicestershire Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 5RD United Kingdom
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