Program Overview
The BSc Agriculture program at the UK's leading environmental and ethical university, the University of Reading, focuses on the science underpinning food production. The program integrates sustainability, technology, and practical skills while preparing students for various roles in agriculture-related enterprises. The curriculum allows for specialization in crop, horticulture, or livestock, and features optional modules, internships, and student organizations that enhance students' knowledge and career prospects.
Program Outline
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). The University of Reading is the highest ranking UK university in this subject area, and is 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.
Outline:
Year 1
- Agricultural Production Systems
- Agricultural Research Skills
- Agriculture in Practice 1
- Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition 1
- Crop Physiology, Nutrition and Protection
- Global Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects
Year 2
- Agriculture in Practice 2
- Crop Agronomy
- Data Skills
- Farm Business Management
- Livestock Production, Nutrition and Welfare
- Optional modules
Year 3
- Agricultural Technology: Application, Adoption and Ethics
- Independent Research Project
- Plus at least one of:
- Cereal Management and Marketing The University of Reading has an outstanding reputation with employers. Students who have completed the Agriculture course in the last five years have gone into a wide variety of graduate jobs, including in agronomy, livestock nutrition and horticulture. Graduates work with companies including Syngenta, HGCA, NIAB TAG, and Volac.
Other:
- Pathways:
- Broad-based agriculture course
- Specialize in crops, horticulture or livestock after your first year
- Specialist degrees:
- BSc Agriculture and Crop Science
- BSc Agriculture and Horticultural Science
- BSc Agriculture and Livestock Production
- Placements:
- One-year work placement in between years two and three
- Six-week summer placements linked to research undertaken at the University
- Agri-club:
- Student-run
- Runs the UK’s largest student conference
- Debate key issues like food security and self-sufficiency
New UK/Republic of Ireland students:
£9,250
- New international students: £27,650
