Combine the latest agricultural science with business and technology developments. Become a future leader in agribusiness.
Get a closer look at current practice around the UK on the Agronomy Field Course. You’ll see how growers apply crop physiology to inform their management practices.
Sutton Bonington Campus is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes.
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Optional modules:
Depending on your interest you can choose to focus on applied animal or crop production, or learn about wider societal or business issues.
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Modules
Year 1
In the first year you'll explore agri-food, from farm to fork. You'll study the global agriculture picture and look at sustainability in agricultural systems.
Core modules
Year 2
Develop understanding of agri-business enterprise and innovation, agricultural and food marketing, practical policy making, agricultural economics, and human and technological resource management.
Choose two to four optional modules. Some of the most popular are listed below.
Core modules
Optional modules
Year 3
Gain a deeper level of understanding of farm and rural business management, management consultancy, agri-business strategy and decision making.
Test your own business ideas in our supportive and novel ‘innovation incubator’ environment.
Core modules
Optional modules
Agrics Society
The student Agrics Society host many events throughout the year including trips to a variety of farms, guest speakers and socials in Nottingham and locally. They organise training and certifications using university facilities such as tractor licenses.
You'll graduate with a thorough understanding of business management principles and practices required for modern agriculture and agri-businesses. There are exciting and varied career options in agricultural, rural or food sectors.
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Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
