Environmental challenges mean that crop science is now a vital subject for the future. There is a growing demand for major food crops and the production of biofuels. Studying agriculture and crop science will give you the skills to work on global food security.
You'll develop your understanding of crop science, management skills and commercial awareness. We'll teach you about sustainable agriculture, plant physiology, crop science and genetics.
Teaching is based at Sutton Bonington Campus which has a 450 hectare farm. We have glasshouses equipped with the latest 3D imaging equipment. Our controlled environment growth rooms can control conditions such as temperature, light and humidity. You'll develop your scientific knowledge and use our labs and fields to apply this in practice. Field trips to local farms help to put your learning into context through real life examples.
We have an international research reputation in plant and crop science. This means you'll be taught by experienced scientists working on the latest research. We'll explain the latest thinking through lectures, practicals and field trips.
On this course you can:
- Grow, manage and market your own crop
- Get industry expertise from guest lectures and visits to commercial organisations
- See agricultural systems in operation
Throughout your degree you can 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
Course Details - Modules
In your first year you'll study sustainable systems used by commercial UK farms. Visit the University Farm and other local farms to see what you've learnt in practice. You'll learn about the latest developments around the world to support crop production.
Core second year modules cover applied plant physiology, plant pests and diseases and agri-marketing. Work in teams to grow your own crop in our Enterprise Management Challenge. You make all the agricultural science and business decisions, and observe the impact of your decisions as these are implemented on the farm.
In your final year, the five day Agronomy Field Course takes you to visit industry, farms and research organisations. Through field visits, you’ll learn about the optimisation of quality and yield of crops. You'll learn how the genetic improvements of crop plants can help address food security. Your final year research project gives you chance to work at one of the country's top agricultural research centres.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
D409
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
at least one science-based subjects at A level preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography and two additional A level or equivalent. A pass is required in science practicals where taken.
Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and leisure studies not accepted.
This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB-BB in one science-based subject. Preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography.
Pass Access with 60 credits overall with 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 level 3 credits must be achieved from relevant core sciences at Merit grade.
one science-based subject preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB-BBBBB.
Including one science-based subject preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography. at Higher Level and English language.
Science-based BTECs accepted. Please contact the School direct to check modules covered and grades required.
Accepted alongside one science-based subject preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography. Plus one additional A level.
Including one science-based subject preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall, including 75% or 7.5 in one science-based subject preferred subjects: biology, chemistry, maths, physics, or geography.
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4) and Mathematics grade C (numeric grade 4)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
EU
25000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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