Hartpury University Prospectus

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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

Agriculture (International) 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 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

You’ll develop a range of skills to suit different farming systems in different countries, studying husbandry and handling, nutrition and disease prevention, breeding and genetics. On the livestock side, you’ll explore ruminant production and mono-gastric production systems. Within crop production, you’ll learn how new technologies, such as plant breeding and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), can optimise soil quality and crop yield. Business modules will introduce you to the latest farm management practices and policies, ready to progress into a professional role. Industry opportunities You’ll complete up to 980 hours in industry and have the option to take an integrated placement year. Recently, students have been subsistence farming in Uganda, carrying out crop development research, and working on arable and livestock farms. You'll study a semester in the USA or Canada as part of your degree.* This course is ideal for those who want to progress into an international agricultural career, making a difference in a global farming business. Graduate destinations •• Agronomist •• Livestock Enterprise or Farm Manager Be ready to make a positive impact on the future of farming. Gain an international perspective, with the skills and experiences to launch your career in the global crop and livestock industries.

UCAS code D404 3 years; DF01 4 years with Foundation year

UCAS code D402 3 years DF01 4 years with Foundation year

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

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

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*

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

Gain international farming

Patrick Graf-Grote

experience on an integrated placement year or study exchange abroad*

"Machinery companies often lack knowledge of the farmer on the ground and that’s something I gained at Hartpury. I work in new markets in China, Mongolia and North and South America."

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

•• Agricultural Consultant •• Food security and safety •• Biosecurity

Agricultural sales for Grimme, Germany BSc Agriculture graduate

*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

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