Agriculture (with Foundation Year)

Our course recognises changes in UK agriculture in the wake of recent policy developments, and the impact of climate change. It covers all aspects of arable and livestock farming, as well as the wider environment in which production will be taking place.

We explore food production systems and precision farming – but also the economic, social and environmental sustainability of production practices, food security, consumer behaviour and supply chains.

You'll study at ARU in Writtle, where our farm and field facilities support hands-on learning and sustainable practice. They’re an 'open laboratory' where you can observe, experiment, analyse, evaluate and gain the skills that employers want.

We work collaboratively with external companies and organisations, so that you graduate ready to work in the agricultural industry.

There are two ways to study this course. As well as our three-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over four years including a foundation year.

All BSc students study the same modules (with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the four-year course).

You can apply for all full-time courses through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).

You may also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Regenerative Systems) and BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Regenerative Systems and Livestock).