Agriculture with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**If you want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to find solutions to the worlds most pressing issue of food production and land use, then this is the ideal course for you.**<br/><br/>The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BSc (Hons) Agriculture qualification.<br/><br/>You don’t need to have an agricultural background; you simply need the passion and drive to work within a fast-changing industry and make that difference.<br/><br/>Youll learn how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable industry - whether as a farm manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist or consultant – career opportunities are diverse.<br/><br/>The extensive industry experience of lecturers, an on-campus commercial farm that supplies Muller, Sainsburys and Glencore, as well as our £2 million Agri-Tech Centre, will prepare you to make that positive impact on the future.<br/><br/>Youll have access to 400 hectares of commercial farmland, real-world business briefs and industry placements. You’ll benefit from up to 300 hours working and applying your knowledge as part of your degree. This includes a supported work placement in the first year of study and periods of industry engagement in years two and three that count as credits towards your degree meaning youll graduate ready for employment.