Program Overview
This agriculture and agri-business management program combines science, business, and practical knowledge to tackle global challenges in sustainable food production. The curriculum includes core modules in crop and animal science, agricultural economics, and research, and offers optional modules and opportunities for real-world experience through the University Farm and industry placements. Graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of agricultural systems, preparing them for careers in farm management, consultancy, marketing, and supply chain management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You'll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.
Outline:
Year 1
- Essential study skills
- Sustainable agriculture food and nutrition
- Agricultural Business in the Global Economy
- Sustainability in Agricultural Systems
- Introduction to Plant Science
- Animal Biology
- Principles of Ecology
- Habitat Management
Year 2
- Environmental plant physiology
- Applied crop science
- Applied Marketing: Agriculture and Food
- Economic Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Soils
- Research and Professional Skills
- Applied Animal Science
Optional Modules
- Climate Change Science
- Geographical Information Systems for Environmental Monitoring
- The Green Planet
- Enterprise Management Challenge
- Reproductive Physiology
- Principles of Animal Health and Disease
- Principles of Animal Nutrition
- Plant Pests and Diseases
- Practical Policy Making
Year 3
- Agriculture Research Project
Optional Modules
- International Agri-Business
- Sustainable Soil Management
- Plant Pathology
- Applied Bioethics 1: Animals, Biotechnology and Society
- Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants
- Management Consultancy
- Field Crops Cereals
- Agronomy Field Course
- Rural Business Management
- Plants and the Light Environment
- Animal Nutrition
- Livestock Production Science
- Current Issues in Crop Science Your work will be marked on time and you will receive regular feedback.Your final degree classification will be based on marks gained in your second and third years of study.You must pass each year to progress. This typically means that you will need to achieve marks of at least 40% in each module.
Teaching:
Each year you will take 120 credits in core modules. As a guide, one credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. You will spend around half of your time in lectures, seminars and practicals. The remaining time will be independent study. Core modules are typically taught by professors or associate professors.
Careers:
You will graduate with comprehensive knowledge in agricultural science and agri-business management. Careers range from farm management to specialist consultancy positions in agriculture and related industries. You could work as an agronomist, in supply chain management, or marketing and communications roles within the agricultural and food-related industries.
Other:
- Ranked 6th in the UK for agriculture and forestry
- Complete University Guide 2024
- With no prior farming experience needed for entry you will have the chance to learn and see agricultural systems in operation. Both through the University Farm and visits to external farms.
- You can gain real experience
- Grow, manage, and market your own crop or help manage different livestock species.
- Optional Year in Industry available, this occurs between years 2 and 3.
- You will learn in a range of settings from teaching and research specialists with expertise across the agricultural business sector.
