BSc Agriculture
About this course
BSc (Hons) Agriculture is an undergraduate degree focused on sustainable farming practices, crop and livestock production systems, and modern agricultural management. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course can be studied over three years full-time, or four years with an optional foundation year or professional placement. The first year covers foundational concepts through Ecosystems and Sustainable Development, Agricultural Systems in Action, Biological Processes, and Agribusiness Management for a Circular Economy. The second year progresses into Farm Teams, High Welfare Animal Production, Research Methods, and Political and Economic Contexts of Value Chains. The final year includes compulsory modules such as Dissertation (Agriculture), Business Consultancy Project, and Natural Resource Management, alongside optional choices including Resilient Future Farming - Animal Production and Resilient Future Farming - Novel and Global Crops.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 45%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 10%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Into ARU
- Ecosystems and Sustainable Development
- Agricultural Systems in Action
- Transforming Agriculture (Towards Net Zero)
- Biological Processes
- Agribusiness Management for a Circular Economy
- Farm Teams
- High Welfare Animal Production
- Research Methods
- Political and Economic Contexts of Value Chains
- Fresh Produce Production
- Ruskin Module
- Dissertation (Agriculture)
- Business Consultancy Project
- Natural Resource Management
- Contemporary Issues in Food Production
- Science Innovative and Intelligent Agriculture
- Resilient Future Farming - Animal Production
- Resilient Future Farming - Novel and Global Crops
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Agriculture at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Agriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Agriculture at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Agriculture at Anglia Ruskin University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Agriculture at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Agriculture at Anglia Ruskin University?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.