Agriculture (with Placement) FdSc
Harper Adams University
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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23-SEP-24

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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23-SEP-24

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With around 70 per cent of land in the UK devoted to primary food production, agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the rural economy. However, in addition to the science and technology associated with animal and crop production, the modern farm manager must manage an increasingly diversified business and embrace a range of responsibilities for enhancing the environment, integrating production within the food chain and maintaining rural communities. Our agriculture courses give students a ...Read more

With around 70 per cent of land in the UK devoted to primary food production, agriculture continues to be the mainstay of the rural economy. However, in addition to the science and technology associated with animal and crop production, the modern farm manager must manage an increasingly diversified business and embrace a range of responsibilities for enhancing the environment, integrating production within the food chain and maintaining rural communities. Our agriculture courses give students a thorough understanding of modern agricultural production systems and the underlying scientific and technological principles. They will equip you to manage a sustainable agricultural business in the complex and dynamic rural economy. This is a very broad and challenging remit, and consequently the course is designed to develop a breadth of expertise across a range of sectors. All agriculture students share a common first year, studying the same modules, before continuing with agriculture or focusing on a specialism; this allows students to change course during the first year.3 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A two year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
17/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
33rd
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 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
82%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Isabel
28 Feb 24

I love studying at harper because it is a remote university, the nearby town is lovely and I get a lot of student support from the university. The one thing that could be improved..Read more

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Tori
28 Feb 24

A lot of support academically. Not much cooperation between the SU and academic side...Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

CCCD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Minimum of 2 A2 passes. The tariff requirement will be reduced to 72 points if a relevant Science or Maths A level is studied

Ideally the Access course should have some Science content.

Applicants taking A levels must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.Applicants taking an Extended Diploma must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.Where an applicant was not given access to GCSE Science, a BTEC level 2 in Science will be accepted as an alternative at a grade M. Confirmation will be required from the school/college that GCSE Science was not an option.

Pass with 24 overall. Must have some Science content.

1xB1 + 2xB2 under previous system

Please note these grades apply only to the old non- examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants.

Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DMMPlease note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade M. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants.

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

Popular A-level subjects

Agriculture

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

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45%
Biology
35%
Business Studies
33%
History
13%
Physical Education
13%
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England

£9,250 per year

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

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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

£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 Channel Islands

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

£13,250 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.

£13,250 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 International

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Isabel
28 Feb 24
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I love studying at harper because it is a remote university, the nearby town is lovely and I get a lot of student support from the university. The one thing that could be improved...
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Tori
28 Feb 24
Agriculture (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
A lot of support academically. Not much cooperation between the SU and academic side....
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Harper Adams University
Harper Adams University , Newport

Harper Adams University is a specialist higher education institution that provides leading undergraduate courses across agriculture...

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Edgmond Newport Telford And Wrekin TF10 8NB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oakengates  3.8 miles away

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