Agriculture BSc (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Agriculture BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Agriculture courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £26500 | £19500 - £27500 | £24000 - £33500 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23872 | £19884 | £22867 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20487 - £27274 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You'll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.
Teaching is based at Sutton Bonington Campus which is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. You'll gain practical animal handling experience and use our Farm Demonstration Centre.
You'll be taught by subject specialists and researchers. This means you'll gain knowledge of the most rapidly developing areas of agriculture. You will benefit from field course modules to develop your practical skills and experience, preparing you for a career in agriculture. We also have strong links with industry which can help improve your employability prepare you for a career in agriculture. This includes the opportunity to work on a placement, visit external farms, and be taught by commercial organisations.
Topics include:
- animal health, nutrition and disease management
- reproduction and fertility in livestock and bioethics
- plant science and physiology, pest and disease management
- economics and policy
- agricultural and food marketing
- rural business management
Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here:
- Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three
- Study abroad - options include Australia, Canada, or Europe
- Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Agriculture courses of The University of Nottingham
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Agriculture courses of The University of Nottingham
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Agriculture BSc (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture
All Agriculture courses of The University of Nottingham
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum 55 in each element. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | Minimum 59 in each element |
Costs
Tuition Fees Agriculture BSc (Hons)
| EU | £28600 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28600 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Agriculture
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- #14
- #138
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of The University of Nottingham
About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Agriculture”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Agriculture BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 73% | 4% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 136 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 73% | 4% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 136 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £28600 | 149 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £13080 | 145 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 136 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | 68% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £16000 | 128 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 125 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 136 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture with Animal Science (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 83% | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £18830 | 148 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Agriculture (Regenerative Systems) with Foundation Year BSc | Writtle University College | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £13080 | 145 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
