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BSc (Hons)/BSc (Hons) with Foundation year Agriculture with Crop Science

Achieve the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection with your degree*

Typical offer 96 UCAS points

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.* 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 spend time in industry working on a range of real-world projects 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 for a semester in the USA or Canada.**

Relevant qualification or experience required 32-48 UCAS points for Foundation year

UCAS code D402 3 years

DF01 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year Gain subject-specific knowledge for the BSc degree Integrated placement year An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career Semester abroad Option to study a semester of your degree in the USA or Canada** *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

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.

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