BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Crop Production)

If you want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to find solutions to the world's most pressing issue of food production and land use, then this course focusing on crop production is ideal for you.

You dont need to have an agricultural background; you simply need the passion and drive to work within a fast-changing industry and make that difference.

You how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable industry - whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist or consultant €“ career opportunities are diverse.

The extensive industry experience of lecturers, an on-campus commercial farm that supplies Muller, Sainsbury's and Glencore, as well as a £2 million Agri-Tech Centre will prepare you to make that positive impact on the future.

You'll have access to 400 hectares of commercial farmland, offering plenty of opportunities to get hands-on. This, alongside real-world business briefs and industry placements. You benefit from up to 980 hours working in the industry as part of your degree. This includes a supported work placement during each year of study that counts as credits towards your degree meaning you'll graduate ready for employment.

What you'll study

This course covers a broad range of fundamental agricultural topics through core modules. From crop production and soil management, to agronomy and the management of the supply chain with business management and sustainability embedded throughout.

In addition to these core topics, youl have a wide range of optional modules to choose from, allowing you to specialise to suit your interests and career goals.

Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands - you'll find recent topics studied below. You can attend introductory sessions for optional modules before deciding which ones to study.

Level four (year one)

Your first year will focus on developing your underpinning knowledge of crop production and soil management, sustainable production systems and economics. Youl also develop your academic, professional and transferable skills that will equip you to study at higher levels. Although the programme focuses on crop production, youl study livestock science and animal husbandry in year one as well. This will allow you to understand the link between the two key sectors in the industry. Youl also complete 280 hours of placement within industry to support your development.

You'll need to apply for full-time degrees (including foundation years and foundation degrees) through UCAS. When they receive your application, UCAS will send you a welcome email and forward your application to us. We'll then review your application and contact you if we need any more details.