Overview

This Agriculture with Foundation BSc programme from the University of Reading is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.

When you join Year 1 of the Agriculture course, you will primarily focus on the applied science underpinning agricultural production. You’ll learn how to use biology and technology to meet crop and animal production targets, and achieve environmental and business objectives.

Career opportunities:

BSc Agriculture with Foundation programme prepares you for senior technical, management and scientific roles in a wide range of agriculture-related enterprises, or to manage your own farming enterprise. The University of Reading has an outstanding reputation with employers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology and the Environment
Environmental Sustainability
Agricultural Production Systems
Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition
Crop Physiology, Nutrition and Protection

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Agriculture Animal Science View 52 other Bachelors in Agriculture in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

BBB - for applicants without a science subject

CCD - for applicants with a science subject

Science subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies/Science, Applied Science, Geology.

International Baccalaureate

30 - for applicants without a science subject

24 - for applicants with a science subject

Science subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies/Science, Applied Science, Geology.

GCSE

Grade 4/C in Science if not studying sciences at A level.

BTEC

DMM

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31800 GBP / year

≈ 31800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1050 GBP / year

≈ 1050 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Living costs

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