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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D4U7
Agriculture (Including Foundation Year)
University Centre Askham BryanYork, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The FdSc Agriculture (Including Foundation Year) at University Centre Askham Bryan is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This introductory year will get you ready for level 4 study within the agricultural industry and is ideal for career changers, applicants who are just getting started in the agricultural sector or if applicants do not meet the entry requirements for the FdSc programme. The course will provide learners with underpinning knowledge of livestock husbandry, environmental conservation, and business. There will be an emphasis on the development of communication, academic writing and teamworking skills, and practical skills such nutrition formulation and welfare assessment. International tuition fees are £14,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Agricultural Foundation Studies
Livestock Husbandry and Welfare
Crop Production and Arable Management
Farm Business and Economics
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability
Animal Nutrition and Feed Formulation
Academic Skills and Professional Communication
Agricultural Work Placement
UCAS Code:D4U7
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£43,500
Home Student Fee
£9,525
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 — University Centre Askham Bryan
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £12,500 | £17,000 | £20,500 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £21,500 | £25,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH06-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
78%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
67%Learning resources
84%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University Centre Askham Bryan
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