Agriculture

Livestock Production Systems

Study the principles of the main livestock systems and how these differ with scale, climate and economic conditions.

Crop Production Systems

Study the main crop production systems, including cultivation practices, both in the UK and across the globe.

Plants and Soil Science

Develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of plants and how they function in relation to their environment. Learn the principles of soil science, and how soils are managed for optimal plant growth.

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Gain a broad understanding of animal structure and function.

Introduction to the Agricultural Industry

This module provides an overview of the social and economic environment in which the industry operates. You'll learn about farm business structures, farm management and accounts. You'll also get an introduction to farm management software.

Livestock Reproduction and Genetics

Investigate livestock reproduction, including the anatomy of lactation and the management of reproduction in herds and flocks.

Contemporary Issues in Agriculture

Explore the current economic and political climate in which the agriculture industry operates. Issues explored include the sustainability of food supply chains, and food security.

Experimental Design and Analysis

This module will introduce you to research methodology, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis and data presentation.

Livestock Nutrition and Health

Learn about feedstuffs and gain an insight into animal nutrition. This module will also cover pathogens, animal health, and antibiotic resistance.

Crop Nutrition, Health and Protection

Gain a sound understanding of the health and diseases that affect crops. You'll learn about using nutrients and fertilizers.

Land Use Ecology

Explore land uses such as farming and forestry, whose productivity is determined by the presence and products of ecological processes, and the impacts of humans upon them.

You'll also choose one optional module:

Farm Business Performance

Learn to analyse and utilise data and use an evidence-based approach to solve problems and inform decision-making to optimise business performance with the assistance of farm computing and software systems.

Applied Habitat Management

Study a wide range of natural, semi-natural and man-made habitat types and associated species. Look at integrated management techniques for multi-use habitats via site-based evaluations.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis

Study the mapping and analytical techniques used in geographical information systems (GIS). Explore the applications of technology across a wide range of topic areas.

This is a placement year for students on the four-year course.

Dissertation

Undertake independent research under supervision. Focus on your own area of interest within agriculture.

Advances in Livestock and Crop Production

Examine advances in agriculture with specific focus on current research and emerging practices and technologies.

Sustainable Management of the Agriculture Environment

Investigate agricultural resources and environments and find solutions to global challenges such as soil degradation.

You'll also choose two optional modules. Examples include:

Global Agriculture and Food Security

Gain an insight into the global agricultural industry and investigate the concepts of production in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. You'll learn about the current agricultural practice and policy in the UK and EU, investigate current scientific advances, explore issues relating to harvesting and production of food from sustainable sources, and consider global food security.

Energy for a Low Carbon Future

Investigate how to harness and distribute safe, clean energy from sources that do not deplete with use. Consider the depletion of fossil fuels and the increasing demand for energy and evaluate the choices available for the future.

Application of Remote Sensing

You'll learn how to process, analyse and interpret information from a range of existing remote sensing techniques. You'll also obtain information for mapping and spatial analysis using data from both historical and the very latest high resolution sensors.

Business Management

Develop your understanding of farm business management and learn to create innovative business plans, considering a multitude of aspects, from finance to marketing and resource management, which could be used to seek finance of a business, apply for a tenancy or partnership, or assist with the management of an existing business or start-up.

Ecosystem Ecology

Examine the ecology of landscapes and ecosystems. Understand the influence of, and relationship between, location and ecological processes, and the resulting ecosystem goods and services that come from them.