Agriculture

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

Our BSc Agriculture program covers a wide range of topics that impact food production in the supply chain while also taking into account the global goals for sustainability.

Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24). We are also the highest-ranking UK university in this subject area and one of the top 20 universities in the world for Agriculture and Forestry (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023).

BSc Agriculture focuses on studying the science underpinning food production, and you will learn how to use biology and technology to maximise crop and animal production to meet targets and achieve environmental objectives while gaining valuable practical skills.

Our agriculture programme also offers you distinct opportunities to specialise. You can study a broad-based agriculture course or specialise in crops, horticulture or livestock after your first year. If you select a mix of optional modules in your second and third years, you will graduate with our highly esteemed broad-based BSc Agriculture degree.

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/agriculture-ug/bsc-agriculture

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher ABBBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
9112 Forestry and related workers
2483 Environmental health professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000