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Central to this degree is arable food production – producing more output with less input, while optimising profit margins. You’ll learn to develop a sustainable business with minimal impact on natural resources. You’ll also build skills in growing, managing and maintaining crops, exploring new technologies including direct drilling, plant breeding, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and organic growing. Business modules will introduce you to the latest farmmanagement practices and policies. Hear from professionals in lectures and go on trips to organisations such as CropTech. Industry opportunities You’ll complete up to 980 hours in industry and have the option to take an integrated placement year. Recent work placements have included subsistence farming in Uganda, roles at DLF Seeds Ltd and Agrii, and arable farms in the UK. You could choose to study a semester in the USA or Canada.** This course is ideal for those who want to progress into a crop management career, helping to increase sustainable food production and make a positive impact. Launch your career in crop management. Gain industry experience on our commercial farm, that’s leading the way in crop production research. You'll have the opportunity to achieve a crop protection certificate as part of your degree.* Agriculture (Crop Production) BSc (Hons) /BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Achieve the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection with your degree*

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year Relevant qualification required See entry requirements on pages 157-158 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code D402 3 years DF01 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Semester abroad - Study a semester of your degree in the USA or Canada**

Imogen Brewster

“It doesn’t matter that I’m not from a farming background. I’m learning so much on the course and taking every opportunity to gain experience – my favourite so far has been lambing. The industry placements are a great way to explore the agricultural sector. I know I’ll find a career I love.”

Graduate destinations  • Agronomist  • Farm Manager  • Agricultural consultancy  • Food security and safety  • Food purchasing  • Agricultural charities

BSc Agriculture student

*You'll need to register and sit an exam which you'll have to self fund.

**Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website.