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University of Reading · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D400
Agriculture
University of ReadingReading, England
3 yearsDuration
£30,650Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Agriculture at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc Agriculture course covers everything that impacts production in the supply chain while considering global goals relating to the sustainability of our food production. 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. For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/agriculture-ug/bsc-agriculture International tuition fees are £30,650 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 86% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Crop Production and Management
Animal Science and Husbandry
Soil Science and Fertility
Agricultural Ecology and Sustainability
Food Supply Chain Management
Precision Agriculture and Technology
Plant Breeding and Genetics
Agricultural Enterprise and Economics
UCAS Code:D400
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB including one science subject at A level. Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points including 1 science subject at Higher Level. Acceptable Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,650
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£91,950
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 — University of Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £29,500 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £37,500 | £46,500 |
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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 39% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures 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.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
87%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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