Agriculture
Be part of the future of food and farming and lead the drive towards resilient food systems.
Studying Agriculture at ARU
Study Agriculture with us at Writtle and help meet the growing demand for food by learning to produce crops and animal products in a profitable but sustainable way.
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.
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Facilities
Study agriculture at ARU in Writtle and:
- 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
A day in the life of an agriculture student: take a guided tour
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Extensive 150 hectare campus which is like an 'Open laboratory'
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The Postharvest Unit, which undertakes research and trials with commercial companies
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Numerous livestock on our field and farm
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New state-of-the-art Superlab facilities on our Lordship campus
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Lecturers
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Kami BaghalianSenior Lecturer in Crop Production
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Henry MatthewsSenior Lecturer
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.
Emily Keeble
"Writtle has opened me up to realise there are a lot more jobs than working on a farm in agriculture ... [it's] let me meet friends sharing the same interests and open more opportunities and experiences."
Emily KeebleBSc (Hons) Agriculture
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