Program Overview

Agriculture

Be part of the future of food and farming and lead the drive towards resilient food systems.

Why Agriculture at ARU?

• Study at one of the UK’s leading institutions for land-based studies and gain experience with the latest technology and machinery at our 138-hectare farm, livestock units and scientific laboratories.
• Take part in a student-led regenerative project during your studies, putting theory into practice.
• Get hands-on with visits to industry leading farmers, producers, and supply chain businesses and develop knowledge, understanding and your network within the industry.
• Become part of the future of sustainable food production systems, with regenerative practices and principles embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Gain an education that supports your career, not just your next job. Our courses aim to make you informed and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.
• Connect with the world by learning from inspiring academics with extensive connections that span the UK and Europe.

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.

Where will you study?

You'll 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.

Course options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 6 years part-time

Key facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Writtle
• ENTRY: UCAS code: D401
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and assessment

Year 1

Our modules and teaching pay close attention to innovation and novel production systems in the agricultural industry, so that you graduate employment-ready, well-informed, and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

• Graduate, Professional Skills (15 credits)
• Principles of Sustainable Development (15 credits)
• Biological Processes (15 credits)
• Climate Soils and Land Use (15 credits)

Year 2

Our modules and teaching pay close attention to innovation and novel production systems in the agricultural industry, so that you graduate employment-ready, well-informed, and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

• Academic and Professional Development (30 credits)
• Political and Economic Contexts (15 credits)
• International Value Chain C (15 credits)
• Livestock Production Systems (15 credits)
• Issues and Solutions in Production (15 credits)
• Fresh Produce Production (15 credits)

Year 3

Our modules and teaching pay close attention to innovation and novel production systems in the agricultural industry, so that you graduate employment-ready, well-informed, and able to contribute to decision-making at a farm, company or policy-making level.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

• Dissertation (30 credits)
• Natural Resource Management (15 credits)
• Livestock Technology (15 credits)
• Developments in Livestock Production (15 credits)
• Integrating Science and Crop Management (15 credits)
• Sustainable Business Solutions (30 credits)

Entry requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.
• 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and paying for university

Tuition fees and student loans for UK students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Facilities

• Experience our 150-hectare campus with its mixed working farm, which is home to crops, sheep, pigs and cattle
• Explore aspects of livestock and arable farming up-close
• Take part in practical sessions on the farm and in new, state-of-the-art laboratories and other agricultural facilities
• Enjoy lessons and hands-on learning in the on-site glasshouses

Lecturers

• Dr Kami Baghalian
• Henry Matthews

Careers

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:

• Agricultural Consultant
• Agronomist
• Animal Nutritionist
• Crop Specialist
• Estate Manager
• Farm Manager
• Land Agent
• Nutrition Company Sales Representative
• Plant Breeder
• Plant Geneticist
• Postgraduate Qualification or Research
• Rural Practice Surveyor
• Soil Scientist
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical and Equipment Supplies Employee
• Woodland Manager

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.