Overview
Key facts
- Learn from subject specialists and active researchers in the most rapidly developing areas of agriculture and agricultural business management.
- The Agriculture (Hons) degree at the University of Nottingham takes an applied approach, building up your science, business and practical knowledge over the three years of the course.
Careers
You will graduate with a thorough understanding of the scientific principles of crop and animal production which, together with your business management knowledge, will place you in a strong position for a wide range of careers, ranging from farm management to specialist consultancy positions and senior roles within the agricultural and food-related industries.
Recent destinations of graduates include:
- Arable and livestock consultants
- Agricultural business management consultants
- PhDs and research positions in further education or private institutions
- Agronomists
- Animal feed industry
- Land agency
- Farming/rural business management
- Management trainees for major companies
- Supply chain management and supermarkets
- Policy analysis
- Marketing and communications
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Animal Biology
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems
- The Biosciences and Global Food Security
- Grassland Management
- The Ecology of Natural and Managed Ecosystems
- Biosciences Tutorials and Foundation Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- International students should aim to apply by 25 January if possible.
Language
Credits
CATS
Delivered
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Agribusiness Agriculture View 282 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A levels: ABB-BBB, including two science-based subjects at A level (business studies, economics, geography, maths and psychology also accepted), and an additional A level or equivalent. Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and leisure studies not accepted.
- We may also consider ABC depending on predicted grades in specific subjects. GCSE mathematics and English language with 4 (C) or above.
Tuition Fee
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International
27200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Loughborough
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Agriculture (Hons).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.