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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D4U8

Agriculture

University Centre Askham Bryan
York, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the FdSc Agriculture at University Centre Askham Bryan. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Our FdSc Agriculture programme, has been crafted to help equip you with the essential academic foundation, technical skills, and managerial acumen needed to excel in today's dynamic agricultural landscape. Throughout this modular programme, you'll get the opportunity to delve into livestock management, crop production, and the intricate integration of diverse agricultural systems. Our approach to delivery aims to support you in blending industry experience with ongoing education and training. 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

Crop Production and Management
Livestock Management Systems
Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship
Agricultural Business and Economics
Precision Agriculture and Technology
Soil Science and Land Management
Animal Nutrition and Welfare
Farm Systems Integration
UCAS Code:D4U8
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,000

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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 average

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

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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£750scholarship value
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University Centre Askham Bryan · Undergraduate

£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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Hardship Fund

University Centre Askham Bryan · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About University Centre Askham Bryan

University Centre Askham Bryan offers Agriculture as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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