Agriculture (with Foundation Year)

If you want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to find solutions to the world's most pressing issue of food production and land use, then this is the ideal course for you.

The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BSc (Hons) Agriculture qualification.

You don’t need to have an agricultural background; you simply need the passion and drive to work within a fast-changing industry and make that difference.

You'll learn how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable industry - whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist or consultant – career opportunities are diverse.

The extensive industry experience of lecturers, an on-campus commercial farm that supplies Muller, Sainsbury's and Glencore, as well as our £2 million Agri-Tech Centre, will prepare you to make that positive impact on the future.

You'll have access to 400 hectares of commercial farmland, real-world business briefs and industry placements. You’ll benefit from up to 300 hours working and applying your knowledge as part of your degree. This includes a supported work placement in the first year of study and periods of industry engagement in years two and three that count as credits towards your degree meaning you'll graduate ready for employment.

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.

Modules include: Agricultural Studies, Professional Development in Practice, Biological Principles for Land-Based Scientists, Academic Literacy for University Studies, Exploring Current Concepts, Introduction to Livestock Science, Introduction to Crop Science, Soil and Grassland Management, Introduction to Agricultural Technologies, Farm Business Management and Agricultural and Animal Scientists, Agronomy, Livestock Health and Disease, Industry Engagement in Agriculture, Animal and Agriculture Dissertation, Agricultural Social Licence and One Health, Developments in Crop Science, Developments in Livestock Science, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Livestock Nutrition, Skills for Agriculture, Agricultural Placement.

Modules are sometimes subject to change.

Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-agriculture-with-foundation-year/