
Agricultural Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Agricultural Sciences BSc (Hons)
The agricultural sector is experiencing a transformative era, driven by evolving government policies at local, national, European, and global levels, alongside shifting consumer expectations. Traditional models of production are being redefined by increasing demands for food quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Our Agricultural Science degree programme is designed to equip students with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insight required to thrive in this dynamic environment. Grounded in core scientific principles and enhanced by the lat...
The agricultural sector is experiencing a transformative era, driven by evolving government policies at local, national, European, and global levels, alongside shifting consumer expectations. Traditional models of production are being redefined by increasing demands for food quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.<br/><br/>Our Agricultural Science degree programme is designed to equip students with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insight required to thrive in this dynamic environment. Grounded in core scientific principles and enhanced by the latest technologies and best practices, this programme offer a comprehensive and future-focused education.<br/><br/>Graduates will develop expertise in:<br/><br/><br/>• The fundamentals of modern sciences for agriculture <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sustainable crop and animal production systems, underpinned by scientific, economic, and business principles<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The role of soils and nutrient management in sustainable landscape stewardship<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ruminant microbiome and climate smart feeds for the future <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Big data and AI in the agricultural sector <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The influence of global, EU, and regional policies on agricultural practices and outcomes<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Agri-environmental interactions and the development of effective environmental management strategies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Agricultural business management and entrepreneurship<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D700
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry, English and Mathematics.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry at grade C or better. GCSE Double Award Science grades CC acceptable in lieu of GCSE Biology and Chemistry. Scottish National 5 Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry at grade C or better.
A level
B,B,B
A,B,B
A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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