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Agriculture in Writtle

Be part of the future of food and farming. Get hands-on with the latest technology and learn environmentally sustainable methods that address the challenges facing world agriculture at Writtle.

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The world is facing a global food and climate crisis. Using environmentally sustainable methods, we will need to produce at least 50% more food by 2050 to feed a rapidly growing population.

Whatever your farming experience, our undergraduate, postgraduate and further education courses at Writtle will prepare you to tackle immediate and important agricultural challenges.

You'll get hands-on with the latest technology and machinery on our 138-hectare farm, livestock units and scientific laboratories, and gain vital insights and contacts with our extensive industry connections.

Agriculture courses in Writtle

Agriculture

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
6 years part-time
Course features
  • Explore all aspects of livestock and arable farming
  • Learn about sustainable production practices and agricultural policy
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm
Course details Apply

Agriculture (Regenerative Systems and Livestock)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Learn about sustainable farming, livestock management and technology
  • Explore approaches to soil health and the integration of livestock
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm
Course details Apply

Agriculture (Regenerative Systems)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE

Study in:
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Learn about sustainable crop production and soil health
  • Explore ways to develop and enhance resilient food systems
  • Get hands-on experience on our campus farm
Course details Apply

Sustainable Food Production (Fresh Produce)

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Explore the fresh produce sector and sustainable ways to meet demand for food
  • Learn more about food security, provenance and ethical trade
  • Gain experience through collaborative projects and visits
Course details Apply

Agribusiness

Postgraduate - MBA

Study in:
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Explore the connections between agri-food businesses, regenerative farming and hybrid production
  • Develop your understanding of environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes
  • Build your leadership skills and take your career to the next level
Course details Apply

Crop Production (Agriculture)

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Available as:
1 year full-time
,
2-3 years part-time
Course features
  • Learn to apply the principles of sustainability to agricultural crop production
  • Examine modern crop-growing on campus, and through industry visits
  • Use specialist facilities including a research glasshouse and our campus farm
Course details Apply

What our staff and students say

Henry Mathews standing in a field of chest-height wheat

"We pride ourselves on collaborations with partners in agricultural business and the farming industry. We use hands-on learning and our professional network to help our graduates become sector-ready."

Henry Mathews

Senior Lecturer in Agriculture

Varian Maude standing with a farmer's field in the background

"The lecturers are a great bunch of people. They're really helpful, really inspiring and also come from all walks of the agriculture industry."

Varian Maude

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

Emily Keeble

"Writtle has been most supportive to me throughout my whole degree, as at high school I was diagnosed with dyslexia and thought getting a BSc (Hons) degree would be near enough impossible."

Emily Keeble

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

Get in touch

If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:

Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (Please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training)
Friday 9am-4.30pm

Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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