Agriculture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | ARU Writtle

ARU Writtle (formerly Writtle University College)

Help meet the growing demand for food, by learning to produce crops in a profitable but sustainable way. Study our BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree at ARU in Writtle. 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. 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. 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. We work collaboratively with external companies and organisations, so that you graduate ready to work in the agricultural industry. We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including practical assessments with livestock and crops, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, presentations – both individually and in small groups, essays and technical reports, assessed seminars, case studies, experimental work and laboratory reports, poster presentations, debates, and your dissertation. As a BSc (Hons) Agriculture graduate, you’ll have a sound understanding of arable and livestock farming, as well as the wider environment in which production takes place. Previous graduates have been successful in a number of roles, including: Farm manager Agronomist Animal nutritionist Land agent Nutrition company sales representative Veterinary pharmaceutical and equipment supplies. Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Crop Production (Agriculture) or MBA Agribusiness.