BSc (Hons) Agriculture

The BSc (Hons) Agriculture course at Nottingham Trent University offers a practical and theoretical understanding of the agricultural industry, preparing students for a varied range of careers. This course integrates science, technology, and business principles in an innovative curriculum, focusing on practical skills, placements, and study tours. Course Content: This course covers farming in all of its forms, including crop production, animal science, farm business, agricultural machinery, food chains, and sustainability. The programme involves lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials, seminars, group and individual projects, exams, coursework, and essays. Throughout the course, learners will have the opportunity to apply their learning through various placements and study tours.Key Modules: Modules cover topics like Crop Production, Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Mechanisation, Rural Diversification, Farm Business Management, and Advanced Livestock Production. The course also offers variety of optional modules in the final year, allowing students to tailor their study to their specific interests.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Agricultural University, with the intention of also gaining accreditation in future from the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM).Future Careers: Graduates will have the necessary skills for a wide range of careers, such as farm management, consultancy, research, agri-business, and rural enterprise. The course has excellent employability outcomes, with 100% of BSc (Hons) Agriculture sandwich students in work or further study within six months of finishing their studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.