Agriculture (with Foundation Year)
Anglia Ruskin University
UCAS Code: DF02 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
UCAS Code: DF02 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
32 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
32 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Higher at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
32 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers at H4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
32 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher grade D.
UCAS Tariff
a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A Level grade E or above Applicants should achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English and preferably Maths. Equivalent qualifications in lieu of GCSEs may also be considered.
About this course
Be part of the future of food and farming and lead the drive towards resilient food systems.
**Why Agriculture at ARU?**
- Study at one of the UK’s leading institutions for land-based studies and gain experience with the latest technology and machinery at our 138-hectare farm, livestock units and scientific laboratories.
- Take part in a student-led regenerative project during your studies, putting theory into practice.
- Get hands-on with visits to industry leading farmers, producers, and supply chain businesses and develop knowledge, understanding and your network within the industry.
- Become part of the future of sustainable food production systems, with regenerative practices and principles embedded throughout the curriculum.
- Gain an education that supports your career, not just your next job. Our courses aim to make you informed and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.
- Connect with the world by learning from inspiring academics with extensive connections that span the UK and Europe.
Our course recognises changes in UK agriculture in the wake of recent policy developments, and the impact of climate change. It covers all aspects of arable and livestock farming, as well as the wider environment in which production will be taking place.
We explore food production systems and precision farming – but also the economic, social and environmental sustainability of production practices, food security, consumer behaviour and supply chains.
You'll study at ARU in Writtle, where our farm and field facilities support hands-on learning and sustainable practice. They’re an 'open laboratory' where you can observe, experiment, analyse, evaluate and gain the skills that employers want.
We work collaboratively with external companies and organisations, so that you graduate ready to work in the agricultural industry.
There are two ways to study this course. As well as our three-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over four years including a foundation year.
All BSc students study the same modules (with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the four-year course).
You can apply for all full-time courses through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).
You may also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Regenerative Systems) and BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Regenerative Systems and Livestock).
Modules
Year 1: Academic and Personal Management Skills, Biological Concepts (Introduction to Laboratory Skills), Maths for IT and Science, Chemistry for Life Sciences, Applied Industry Techniques, Independent (Themed) Project. Year 2: Graduate, Professional Skills, Principles of Sustainable Development, Biological Processes, Climate Soils and Land Use. Year 3: Academic and Professional Development, Political and Economic Contexts, International Value Chain C, Livestock Production Systems, Issues and Solutions in Production, Fresh Produce Production. Year 4: Dissertation, Natural Resource Management, Livestock Technology, Developments in Livestock Production, Integrating Science and Crop Management, Sustainable Business Solutions.
Assessment methods
Students are assessed in a variety of ways, these include: Practical assessments with both livestock and crops. Examinations - both multiple choice and essay questions. Presentations - both individually and in small groups. Essays and technical reports. Assessed seminars. Case studies. Experimental work and laboratory reports. Poster presentations. Debates. Dissertation
Tuition fees
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Writtle Campus
Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences
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About 70% of the UK's land area is given over to agriculture, so this is a subject representing an important part of the country's economy. Typical starting jobs for graduates in agriculture include agricultural science, farming and farm management, but graduates also go into other areas, such as the horticulture trade, auctioneering and conservation. Agriculture graduates are also in increasing demand for one of the hardest-to-fill jobs in the country - surveying. Jobs for agriculture graduates are often in rural areas - in 2016, areas like Essex, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire and Kent were all important for agriculture graduates.
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