Study agriculture and related sciences in the UK
Where can I study agriculture and related sciences?
You’ll find a wide range of world–class courses in agriculture and related sciences across the UK,
bringing together a wealth of disciplines, from livestock and land management to food science,
economics, conservation, and data harvesting.
Some of the best–ranked institutions are the University of Leeds, the University of Nottingham,
Abertay University and Bangor University.
You’ll find a wide range of world–class courses in agriculture and related sciences across the UK,
bringing together a wealth of disciplines, from livestock and land management to food science,
economics, conservation, and data harvesting.
Some of the best–ranked institutions are the University of Leeds, the University of Nottingham,
Abertay University and Bangor University.
What is the application process?
Typical A–levels requirements for an agriculture course in the UK will be three A–levels with grades
ABB. Relevant subjects like chemistry, biology, or geography are also often required.
The typical requirement for International Baccalaureate is 30 points, with IELTS of 6.0 overall, and no
lower than 5.5 in any one component.
What will I learn on an agriculture degree?
Agriculture degrees typically cover a wide range of modules relevant to the subject, including
agriculture science, agribusiness, future trading and farm engineering. The flexible modular nature of
study in the UK means you can specialise your learning as you go to focus on the areas that interest
you most.
The huge amount of expertise on offer in the UK also means you can select degrees in a range of
specialist areas too, from animal science with a strong focus on livestock, veterinary science and
biotechnology, to forestry and food and beverage studies and agricultural sciences.
Why is the UK a good choice for agriculture?
The UK’s agriculture sector benefits from a huge amount of collaboration between our agricultural
schools and our world–class technological and scientific research. So you’ll have access to amazing
scientific research as it emerges from our laboratories, giving you insights into every aspect of the
discipline, from data to crop health. You’ll also find inspiring teaching with an emphasis on practical
real–world challenges, with many universities having their own working farms on site.
These combined high standards of agriculture and science have helped to keep UK farming at theforefront of sustainable trends andknowledge, and the ideal place to start your career. Some of the
most exciting developments in Agriculture 4.0 are happening right here in the UK, with hundreds of
new AgTech start-ups breaking new ground all the time.
Are there any scholarships for agriculture?
A wide range of international scholarships are available to agriculture students, including University of
East Anglia Lord Walston Scholarship, the University of Reading School of Agriculture, Policy and
Development range of postgraduate scholarships and a range of bursaries provided by the NFU
Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award.
You can also choose to apply for one of the more high profile opportunities such as Chevening
Scholarships, which are open to residents of any country to apply.
What are my work options after I graduate?
Agriculture is growing rapidly in the UK and roles for graduates are highly diverse, from agricultural
consultants who provide specialist advice to agricultural and farming businesses, to farm managers,
land agents, animal nutritionists, soil scientists and supply chain managers.
Other positions in peripheral careers such as research, journalism, technology and marketing are also
popular, with many UK agriculture graduates. Salaries for agriculture graduates generally start around
£22,000.
International students who have completed an undergraduate or master’s degree can apply to stay
and work in the UK for two years upon graduation, through the Graduate Route.
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