Agriculture
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Key Facts
D404-
UCAS Tariff
128 - 120
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowIn choosing this four-year integrated Master’s Agriculture Degree at Aberystwyth University, you will be joining one of the most highly regarded Agriculture departments in the UK. Agriculture is the mainstay of rural communities and a significant UK industry sector. The breadth of the Agriculture degree includes all aspects of agriculture and agricultural production systems and it will provide you with the practical and theoretical understanding to manage a sustainable business.
Here is why we think that Aberystwyth is a great place for you:
• Inspiring teaching that provides you with the practical skills and scientific knowledge base to underpin your future career;
• Visits to farms and businesses that are industry leaders in innovation and technical know-how;
• Study through the medium of English or Welsh.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2022
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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Applied Animal Biology | BR13320 | 20 |
Business, Economics and Land Use | BR10420 | 20 |
Crop and Grassland Management | BR10720 | 20 |
Introduction to Livestock Production Systems | BR11410 | 10 |
Precision Agricultural Technology | BR10210 | 10 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
The Agricultural Industry - Scheme Specific Skills | BR11110 | 10 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Marketing Principles and Contemporary Practice | AB17120 | 20 |
Soils and their Management | BR14910 | 10 |
The Development and Management of British Habitats | BR10810 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Food, Farming and the Environment | BR21920 | 20 |
Livestock Production Systems | BR20420 | 20 |
Research Methods | BR25620 | 20 |
Agronomy and Crop Improvement | BR20320 | 20 |
Farm Business Management and Appraisal | BR21020 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals | BR20720 | 20 |
Controlled Environment Crop Production and Horticulture | BR23520 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Advances in Agriculture | BR34820 | 20 |
Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management | BR31620 | 20 |
Critical Review | BR36320 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Crop and Grassland Production Science | BR37220 | 20 |
Livestock Production Science | BR30820 | 20 |
The Agri-Environment | BR30420 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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MBiol Research Project | BRM2860 | 60 |
Research Methods in the Biosciences | BRM6420 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Animal Breeding and Genetics | BRM5820 | 20 |
Grassland Science | BRM5120 | 20 |
Infection and Immunity | BRM1620 | 20 |
Livestock Nutrition | BRM0320 | 20 |
Livestock Production Science | BRM5420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Course Content
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 128 - 120
A Levels ABB-BBB including B in a relevant Science
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics and a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
D*D*D*-D*DD with a specified subject
International Baccalaureate:
32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
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.