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Description
This degree gives you a broad overview of agriculture and offers modules across our three specialist areas:
- agronomy
- animal production science
- farm business management
Agriculture is at the centre of many of the challenges facing modern society - including climate change, food security and increasing world population - and is a diverse area of study.
You will enjoy a rich curriculum including a broad range of topics from biology, soil science, nutrition, management, accounting and law.
Study at a UK leading university for agriculture and benefit from fantastic facilities, including two University farms.
Quality and ranking
We rank 2nd in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014 and the Complete University Guide 2015.
We rank 3rd in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the 2013 National Student Survey.
Agriculture at Newcastle also ranks in the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- ACE1006 Agri-Business Economics
- ACE1008 Environment and Land Resources
- ACE1011 Applied Domestic Animal Physiology
- ACE1012 Domestic Animal Physiology
- ACE1013 Introduction to Genetics
- ACE1015 Soil Management for Crop and Animal Production
- ACE1016 Agriculture and Farm Mechanisation
- ACE1017 Data Analysis and Presentation
- ACE1021 Animal Health
- ACE1022 Crop Pests
- ACE1030 Mans Uses of Plants
- BIO1003 Plant Biology 1
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- ACE2006 Agricultural Economics
- ACE2010 Agricultural Markets
- ACE2018 Arable Crops
- ACE2019 Grassland
- ACE2020 Introduction to Farm Management
- ACE2021 Ruminant Livestock
- ACE2024 Principles of Agronomy and Crop Improvement
- ACE2025 Animal Breeding
- ACE2028 Animal Feed Science and Technology
- ACE2029 Agriculture and the Environment
- ACE2030 Data Analysis and Interpretation
- ACE2043 Non-Ruminant Livestock
Stage 3
You transfer to one of our Honours options for your final year. You can choose from:
- D444 (Agronomy) BSc Honours;
- D422 (Animal Production Science) BSc Honours; or
- D402 (Farm Business Management) BSc Honours
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
- A Levels
BBB excluding General Studies. A science A Level is preferred. GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at grade C required if not offered at A or AS level.- Scottish Qualifications
AABB at Higher Grade, including Biology and/or Chemistry. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.- International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 28 points with Chemistry and/or Biology at Higher Level. Chemistry and/or Biology should be offered at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level.- Irish Leaving Certificate
BBBBB at Higher Level, including Biology and/or Chemistry.- Access Qualifications
Units in Chemistry and Biological Sciences are essential and Business Studies is desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.- BTEC Level 5 HND
In Agriculture or a science-related subject to include at least 120 credits at Merit grade.- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
In Agriculture or Applied Science at overall DDM-DMM.- Cambridge Pre-U
M2, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at grade C required if not offered at a higher level.- PARTNERS - A Levels
BCC excluding General Studies. GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) required if not offered at A or AS level.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)
In Agriculture or Applied Science at overall MMP.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
- Additional Information
Evidence of relevant experience of agriculture is useful.- English Language Requirements
For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.
- International Foundation Programmes
If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.
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