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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D406

Agriculture

Nottingham Trent University
Southwell, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Agriculture at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Southwell, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Feeding an increasing population against a backdrop of different weather patterns induced by climate change is a major challenge to the farming industry’s future. This course focuses on innovative approaches to agriculture, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to apply sustainable agriculture practices and play a part in global food security. Designed in consultation with the National Trust – one of the largest landowners in the UK – it gives you the opportunity to study on the University’s 200-hectare farm and rural estate, based at our Brackenhurst Campus. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Crop Production and Management
Soil Science and Fertility
Sustainable Farming Systems
Agricultural Machinery and Technology
Precision Agriculture and Data Analysis
Livestock Production and Welfare
Rural Estate Management
Applied Agricultural Research Project
UCAS Code:D406
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£24,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£21,000£25,000£30,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

69%Working
8%Studying
11%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
27%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

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