Agriculture with Livestock Science BSc (Hons)
Hartpury University
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If you want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to find solutions to the worlds most pressing issue of food production and land use, then this course focusing on livestock production is ideal for you.You dont need to have an agricultural background you simply need the passion and drive to work within a fast-changing industry and make that difference.Youll how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable industry - whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, ...Read more

If you want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to find solutions to the world's most pressing issue of food production and land use, then this course focusing on livestock production is ideal for you.

You dont need to have an agricultural background you simply need the passion and drive to work within a fast-changing industry and make that difference.

Youll how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable industry - whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist or consultant – career opportunities are diverse. The extensive industry experience of lecturers, an on-campus commercial farm that supplies Müller, AVP, and RJ Kerr, as well as a modern Agri-Tech Centre will prepare you to make that positive impact on the future.

You'll have access to 380 hectares of commercial farmland, offering plenty of opportunities to get hands-on. This, alongside real-world business briefs and industry placements. Youll benefit from up to 300 hours engaging in and with the industry as part of your degree.

This includes a supported work placement during the first year of study that counts as credits towards your degree meaning you'll graduate ready for employment.

Your career

Industry opportunities on this course are diverse, to ensure you develop the skills, experience and connections needed for your graduate career. Many of our students get their graduate roles with their work placement employers.

Work placements and experience 

These form part of core modules, alongside an optional integrated placement year. Well support you to find a placement within a sector of the industry to match your interests and career goals. Placements can be paid or unpaid, depending on position. Students have worked with organisations such as the ADAS, Woodheads, Foyles as well as on a range of commercial farms and enterprises.

Field trips and guest lecturers

Field trips and industry professionals in lectures form an important part of your learning, enabling you to experience different businesses, careers and best practices. Recent field trips have included trips to Somerset and Devon as part of the sustainable agriculture module, ADAS field trials, livestock farms, food processors and Dairy Tech. Extra fees are required – please see the fees tab. Recent guest lecturers have included livestock nutritionists and agricultural managers within the banking and supermarket sectors.

Graduate destinations 

As a Hartpury agriculture graduate, you could progress into a range of careers including: 

  • Livestock nutrition
  • Herd/flock health planning
  • Biosecurity
  • Agricultural policy
  • Research
  • Farm manager
  • Food security and safety
  • Agricultural consultancy

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74/101
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03 Dec 24

I love the environment and the community. The facilities are ok but the building work on the new building is taking a long time and is impacting on site study spaces...Read more

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28 Nov 24

It has a good environment but is too far from the..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2024 only. Following the UK Government’s announcement in relation to raising the tuition fee cap we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees within the boundaries set from the start of the 2025/26 academic year.

£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 Other UK

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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2024 only. Following the UK Government’s announcement in relation to raising the tuition fee cap we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees within the boundaries set from the start of the 2025/26 academic year.

£18,150 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

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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025 only, and may be subject to change in future years.

£18,150 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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Tuition fees information applies to the academic year starting 2025 only, and may be subject to change in future years.

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Victoria
03 Dec 24
Agriculture BSc (Hons)
I love the environment and the community. The facilities are ok but the building work on the new building is taking a long time and is impacting on site study spaces....
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28 Nov 24
Agriculture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
It has a good environment but is too far from the...
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Hartpury University , Gloucester

Located in Gloucestershire, right in the heart of the English countryside, Hartpury University offers highly specialised courses...

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Hartpury House Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Gloucester  2.5 miles away

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