Introduction
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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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities
Specialist facilities
Study agriculture at ARU in Writtle and:
- experience our 150-hectare campus with its working farm, which is home to sheep, pigs and cattle – and grows its own wheat to support livestock bedding
- explore aspects of livestock and arable farming up-close
- take part in practical sessions on the farm and in laboratories.
A day in the life of an agriculture student: take a guided tour
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Lecturers
Kami Baghalian
Senior Lecturer in Crop Production
Ruvini Ranasingha
Lecturer in Commercial Production (Fresh Produce)
Henry Matthews
Senior 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
Want to talk to someone?
Do you have a question that we haven't answered so far? Talk to our application experts. You can also ask our Student Ambassadors about life at ARU.
We're here Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training), and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
Life in Writtle
Close to major cities, ARU Writtle is located on a picturesque 150-hectare campus in the heart of the Essex countryside.
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