BSc (Hons) Agriculture

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire..

Agriculture is an exciting and fast developing industry, harnessing new science and technology to increase productivity and efficiency on farms. Creative approaches, critical thinking, and innovation are needed to drive forward this longstanding yet resilient industry.

World population is expected to grow by over a third, or 2.3 billion people by 2050 and with this farming faces many challenges: it has to produce more food and fibre to feed a growing population with a smaller rural labour force, more crops for the bioenergy market, and adopt more efficient and sustainable production methods and adapt to climate change (FAO, 2009)

There is a shortage of skilled professionals in a wide variety of positions in the sector who can take on these challenges of new agriculture production, harnessing technology and forging policy. BSc Agriculture aims to help fill this skills shortage giving you a wide knowledge of the industry, along with analytical and problem solving skills demanded of such roles.

Making use of our Farming and Food Innovation ; Technology Centre, this course will focus on livestock and crop production as well as essential business entrepreneurism. The final year options allows you to specialise in either livestock or crops or continue to study a mix of both with an emphasis on sustainable and novel technologies.

5 GCSE passes at Grade C (4) or above (including Maths and English or equivalent)

Plus 104 UCAS Tariff points from one or more of the following:

3 A-levels (A2) at C or above

BTEC/C&G Level 3

4 Scottish Highers at C or above

4 Irish Highers at C or above

International Baccalaureate at 24 points

AS levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and Scottish Intermediate 2s may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.

Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) for certain modules will be considered on an individual basis.

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

Additional costs for items that are essential for the course:

• Approx £100 - Waterproofs, safety boots, wellingtons and overalls

Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include:

• Approx £1200 – Study tour (previous visits: Ireland, USA and Canada)
• Approx £150 – conferences (some are free).

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:

Agriculture Quality Assurance Officer

Agricultural or crop or Livestock Research

Agricultural Consultant

Agricultural Finance and Insurance

Agricultural Journalism

Arable Specialist

Agronomist

AI Technician

Farm Animal Nutritionists

Crop Chemical Specialist

Crop Marketing

Farm Business Advisor

Farm Management

Feed Sales Management

Field Trials Officer

Food Supply Chain Manager

Food Purchase Manager

Livestock Breeding Specialist

Plant Breeding Specialist

Veterinary Drugs Representative