FdSc Agriculture

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What makes this course unique?

This degree is built to develop student knowledge so that they can become an innovative and valuable part of the agriculture industry, equipping you with the knowledge, practical skills, and adaptability to be able to navigate a range of roles.

Our Agriculture students have access to over 300 hectares of farmland, a range of livestock and industry‑standard agri‑tech, with extensive practical learning opportunities.

Exceptional facilities, industry connections and immersive learning environment
Designed to meet industry needs for strong agri‑tech skills
Benefit from work placements in both years

View the current programme specification

Qualification:

Level 5

Level of Study:

Undergraduate

Dates:

15/09/2025 - 11/06/2027

Interview:

Not usually

Location:

On Campus

UCAS Code:

D401

Duration:

Two years full-time

Institution Code:

S34

Course leader

DR CLAIRE CRESSWELL
PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons)

What will I learn?

The programme is designed to build your subject knowledge as the course progresses and explores topics in greater depth.

A combination of weekly practical sessions and field trips, industrial placements in each year, annual residential field trips, visiting speakers and specialist lectures will maximise your industry exposure.

How will I be assessed?

Our assessments mirror the challenges you will face in your career, combining academic depth with practical application:

Academic debates
Farm management plans and investment appraisals
Practical skills assessments
Presentations including posters, talks and vlogs
Scientific reports and portfolios
Open and closed book exams

Focused on your future

This course will equip you with the knowledge, practical skills, and adaptability to be able to navigate a range of roles in Agriculture, or you can continue your studies with our BSc (Hons) Top‑up programme.

How our graduates are shaping the future:

Working on local farms and further afield
National Sheep Association Ambassador.

Modules Covered

Year one – solid foundations

Academic Skills
Industrial Experience
Fundamentals of Agricultural Science
Farm Environment and Wildlife
Agricultural Mechanisation
Livestock Production
Crop Production

Year two – Get Job-Ready

Industrial Development
Applied Industrial Research
Agricultural Policies and Legislation
Farm Business Management
Livestock Nutrition
Agronomy
Livestock Breeding & Welfare

Entry Requirements

A Level: Two A Level passes, including one at grade C or above one of which should be in a science

BTEC Ext. Diploma: MMP in a relevant subject

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Ext. Diploma (1080) : MMP in a relevant subject

BTEC Diploma: MM in a relevant subject

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720): MM in a relevant subject

T Levels: Pass in a relevant subject

Access to HE: A satisfactory pass in a relevant Access course with 74 tariff points, with 24 credits at merit or above including 12 credits in science based units

International Baccalaureate: Appropriate IB Certificates considered

Plus GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English.