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Agriculture (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS

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Course summary

This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Agriculture course, once you successfully complete your foundation year. Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, you'll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level. About the BSc course Feeding an increasing population against a backdrop of different weather patterns induced by climate change presents a major challenge to the farming industry’s future. This course focuses on innovative approaches to agriculture, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to apply sustainable agriculture practices and play a part in global food security. Designed in consultation with the National Trust – one of the largest landowners in the UK – it gives you the opportunity to study on the University’s 200-hectare farm and rural estate, based at our Brackenhurst Campus. Your learning will focus on modern technologies, such of the use of GPS, drones, robotics and data analysis systems – this agriculture course really does turn traditional land-based degrees on their head. You’ll explore innovative and sustainable agricultural production models, effective environmental stewardship, and the projected future of the farming industry.

Modules

Year One - Foundation Biology - Laboratory Skills - Science in Practice - Field Skills - Preparing for Success Year Two - Livestock Production Systems - Crop Production Systems - Plant and Soil Science - Animal Structure, Function and Adaptation - Introduction to the Agricultural Industry - Agricultural Operations Year Three - Contemporary Issues in Agriculture - Introduction to Research - Livestock Nutrition and Health - Land Use Ecology and (pick one from): - Crop Nutrition, Health and Protection - Applied Animal Breeding and (pick another one from): - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis - Farm Business Performance Final year - Advances in Livestock and Crop Production - Sustainable Management of the Agricultural Environment - Dissertation and (pick two): - Global Agriculture and Food Security - Energy for a Low Carbon Future - Application of Remote Sensing - Business Management - Ecosystem Ecology Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D40X
Institution code:
N91
Campus name:
Brackenhurst Campus
Campus code:
3

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.


Student Outcomes

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72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
89%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £17500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are payable for each year that you are at University. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.
Agriculture (with foundation year) at Nottingham Trent University - UCAS