BSc (Hons) Agricultural Crop Science (Top Up)

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. This programme offers a specialised route to top-up to an Honours Degree in crop science for students holding a Foundation Degree or HND in an agricultural related subject or who have completed two years of the BSc Agriculture programme at Myerscough.

The course provides the opportunity to study issues affecting sustainable agriculture at both a global and UK level. Five modules are studied, allowing for critical analysis of the underpinning science that will shape the future for agriculture with particular reference to the arable industry. It is designed to enable successful students to develop key employability skills and prepare for a successful career in the UK arable sector or overseas.

Note: applicants will need to demonstrate skills in research methods at Level 5 to enable them to progress smoothly onto the programme. Those applicants whose previous programme of study has not covered research skills at the appropriate level will be asked to complete a bridging module "Research Methods", which may be taken during the summer prior to entry onto the final year BSc.

Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Career experience plus evidence of study skills may also be considered. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.

Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at Level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

All offers may be subject to successful interview.

You must be able to demonstrate proof of your English language skills by showing that you have a minimum of CEFR level B2 in each of the four components of language learning; reading, writing, listening and speaking. If you are applying with a visa then in most cases, you will require a UKVI version of an authorised test at an approved centre. You can find more information on the Government website. Depending on the test you take, there will be a comparison guide on the test centre website to show which score is required to ensure you meet the B2 CEFR level.  

Graduates will be in a position to apply for posts available in the agricultural industry (and other related industries) including:

Agricultural or crop research

Agricultural finance and insurance

Agricultural journalism

Arable specialist

Agronomist

Consultants

Contractor

Crop Chemical specialist

Crop Marketing

Farm Business Advisor

Lecturers

Plant Breeding specialist