Be part of the future of food and farming and lead the drive towards resilient food systems.
**Why Agriculture at ARU?**
- Study at one of the UK’s leading institutions for land-based studies and gain experience with the latest technology and machinery at our 138-hectare farm, livestock units and scientific laboratories.
- Take part in a student-led regenerative project during your studies, putting theory into practice.
- Get hands-on with visits to industry leading farmers, producers, and supply chain businesses and develop knowled...
Be part of the future of food and farming and lead the drive towards resilient food systems.<br/><br/>**Why Agriculture at ARU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Study at one of the UK’s leading institutions for land-based studies and gain experience with the latest technology and machinery at our 138-hectare farm, livestock units and scientific laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>- Take part in a student-led regenerative project during your studies, putting theory into practice.<br/><br/><br/>- Get hands-on with visits to industry leading farmers, producers, and supply chain businesses and develop knowledge, understanding and your network within the industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Become part of the future of sustainable food production systems, with regenerative practices and principles embedded throughout the curriculum.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an education that supports your career, not just your next job. Our courses aim to make you informed and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.<br/><br/><br/>- Connect with the world by learning from inspiring academics with extensive connections that span the UK and Europe.<br/><br/><br/>Our course recognises changes in UK agriculture in the wake of recent policy developments, and the impact of climate change. It covers all aspects of arable and livestock farming, as well as the wider environment in which production will be taking place.<br/><br/>We explore food production systems and precision farming – but also the economic, social and environmental sustainability of production practices, food security, consumer behaviour and supply chains.<br/><br/>Youll study at ARU in Writtle, where our farm and field facilities support hands-on learning and sustainable practice. They’re an open laboratory where you can observe, experiment, analyse, evaluate and gain the skills that employers want.<br/><br/>We work collaboratively with external companies and organisations, so that you graduate ready to work in the agricultural industry.<br/><br/>There are two ways to study this course. As well as our three-year full-time degree, you have the option of studying over four years including a foundation year.<br/><br/>All BSc students study the same modules (with the addition of foundation year modules for those taking the four-year course). <br/><br/>You can apply for all full-time courses through UCAS (UK students) or directly to us (international students).<br/><br/>You may also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Regenerative Systems) and BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Regenerative Systems and Livestock).
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Writtle Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
DF02
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
32
a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A Level grade E or above Applicants should achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English and preferably Maths. Equivalent qualifications in lieu of GCSEs may also be considered.
32 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher grade D.
32 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
32 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Higher at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
PPP
PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
32 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers at H4.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |