Sustainable Agriculture (QA only), BSc (Plumpton College)

    Sustainable Agriculture (QA only), BSc (Plumpton College)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Sustainable Agriculture (QA only), BSc (Plumpton College)

    About

    Gain the knowledge to develop a practical, holistic and critical approach to sustainable agricultural management and farming systems to make a difference within the rewarding agri-food industry.

    This programme has been informed by the significant changes in the UK agricultural industry both post-Brexit and in the context of climate change. Everyone relies on farming, food production and the agri-food industry. Global challenges in sustainability, food security and natural resource management are growing. This degree aims to equip students with the critical skills and knowledge to develop and manage agri-food businesses both in the UK and internationally and be part of the solution for planet repair and food security.

    The programme will draw on developing theories of sustainable and regenerative agriculture incorporating a practical focus where employability, communication, entrepreneurial problem-solving skills and management expertise will be key outcomes. The Government’s clear policy direction towards a low carbon environmentally sustainable economy will demand new and adaptive skills, which are not readily available in traditional course structures.

    This BSc course will help you to

    • Develop a thorough knowledge and practical understanding of current agricultural management techniques and principles.
    • Investigate and evaluate new and adaptive skills, competencies emerging in the agricultural and land management environments, with particular reference to changing society and policy pressures.
    • Gain key graduate skills to be career ready. Learn to communicate accurately, confidently, and appropriately to a variety of audiences using a range of formats and employing appropriate technical language.

    The accelerated BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture degree is delivered over two years. It is high paced and rewarding, ensuring you are ready to enter the industry faster and equipped with key skills required from the rapidly evolving sustainable agriculture sector.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    Applicants who have completed the national schooling system typically require foundation, please refer to UGIC.

    For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

    English Program Requirements

    Language entry requirements

    For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

    Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

    Career

    Careers and placements

    Will I have a work placement?

    The expectation is that most students will be in employment when enrolling or relatively soon into the first stages of the course. The accelerated degree embeds industry work placement activities as part of the curriculum. The result being that students are ‘learning on the job’ and therefore boosting their graduate opportunities. These hours of industry work placement will be completed across the non-attended weeks where students are engaged with online, distance learning.

    What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

    The BSc in Sustainable Agriculture will lead to exciting careers within the agri-food sector such as agricultural consultancy, agri-food supply chain management, farm management, national and international policy development.

    Do you provide employability services?

    Plumpton College has a dedicated Careers team ready to assist students both on campus and online.

    Fee Information

    Sustainable Agriculture (QA only), BSc (Plumpton College)

    University of Greenwich

    University of Greenwich

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London