Agriculture
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Apply NowKey Facts
D402-
UCAS Tariff
96 - 72
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Course duration
2 years
Available for September start 2025
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowAgriculture is a vocation and way of life. Whether you are interested in animals or crops, upland or lowland, intensive or extensive farming systems, the breadth and depth of teaching in the highly popular Agriculture foundation degree at Aberystwyth University will cater for your needs. On this course you will be challenged with real-life scenarios so that you can study a blend of science, technology, and farm management to explore and understand the way in which modern agricultural methods produce food in a sustainable manner and provide a profit for the farm business. You will cover all aspects of agricultural production systems, while also developing a detailed understanding of the changing farming landscape, and the skills and theoretical knowledge needed to manage a sustainable business.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2025
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety * | RD18420 | 20 |
Business, Economics and Land Use | RD11420 | 20 |
Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management * | RD18040 | 40 |
Introduction to Livestock Production and Science * | RD17020 | 20 |
Skills for the Agricultural Industry * | RD18820 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Agronomy and Crop Improvement * | RD27620 | 20 |
Applied Livestock Nutrition * | RD20920 | 20 |
Business Budgeting and Appraisal | RD22520 | 20 |
Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment * | RD29020 | 20 |
Livestock Production and Management * | RD28020 | 20 |
Research Methods * | RD27520 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 96 - 72
A Levels CCC-DDD
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics or a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
MMP-MMM
International Baccalaureate:
24-26 points
European Baccalaureate:
60% overall
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.