Agriculture with Agronomy BSc Honours

Agriculture with Agronomy BSc Honours

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: May 2020
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: £22,800
Domestic tuition: £9,250

Program overview

You study wide-ranging agriculture topics in your first two years, exploring plant biology, soil science, nutrition, management, accounting and law. In your third year you specialise in agronomy, learning about the production and protection of a wide range of crops (such as cereals, pulses and field vegetables). You learn about the factors influencing major arable crops, both in the classroom and through visits to commercial and research organisations. You'll also learn how to meet economic needs and consumer demand, and understand the impact of changing climatic conditions. You can boost your employability and professional skills with an optional placement year in industry or the commercial sector.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
For entry to most undergraduate courses, you must have completed your Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC or IB), qualifications that are of a suitable academic level : A/AS levels (including International A levels),Scottish Qualifications,International Baccalaureate,Irish Leaving,Certificate,Access Qualifications,BTEC qualifications,Cambridge Pre-U and provide certificates of your SC results, HSC results and leaving certificate.

Career opportunities

Whilst many graduates are employed in farm management or go on to manage their own farms, others use the breadth of skills and experience that they develop during their degree to follow a range of opportunities in the service and supply industries. These include research, and advisory and consultancy work with public and private organisations.

Campus location

Newcastle , United Kingdom

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