Course description
Help meet the growing demand for food, by learning to produce crops in a profitable but sustainable way. Study our BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree at ARU Writtle.
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.
Study atARU Writtle, where ourfarm 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.
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Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Graduate, Professional Skills (15 credits)
- Principles of Sustainable Development (15 credits)
- Biological Processes (15 credits)
- Climate Soils and Land Use (15 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Academic and Professional Development (30 credits)
- Political and Economic Contexts (15 credits)
- International Value Chain C (15 credits)
- Livestock Production Systems (15 credits)
- Issues and Solutions in Production (15 credits)
- Fresh Produce Production (15 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Dissertation (30 credits)
- Natural Resource Management (15 credits)
- Livestock Technology (15 credits)
- Developments in Livestock Production (15 credits)
- Integrating Science and Crop Management (15 credits)
- Sustainable Business Solutions (30 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 with a Foundation Year
- Certification of Higher Education | 1 Year
- Diploma of Higher Education | 2 Years
Our modules and teaching pay close attention to innovation and novel production systems in the agricultural industry, so that you graduate employment-ready, well-informed, and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We'll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments with 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, and your dissertation.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9,250 per year
- Intearnational student fees – £15,900 per year
Continuing Studies
Careers
As a BSc (Hons) Agriculture graduate, you'll have a sound understanding of arable and livestock farming, as well as the wider environment in which production takes place.
Previous graduates have been successful in a number of roles, including:
- Farm manager
- Agronomist
- Animal nutritionist
- Land agent
- Nutrition company sales representative
- Veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as ourMSc Crop Production (Agriculture) orMBA Agribusiness.
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