Program Description

This top-up course is for students with a HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject who wish to progress to a full bachelor’s degree. Develop your understanding of key areas such as international agriculture; markets and policy; the socio-economic priorities that affect food importation, exportation, safety and quality; and consumer awareness, confidence and wellbeing. You can also study specialist subject areas such as global food security from production to consumption; biotechnology in crop and animal production; genetic modification; and climate change.On graduation, you will possess the knowledge, skills and expertise to establish a fulfilling career in agriculture, the food industry, and associated public and private sector organisations.

• Gain from a wide-ranging and highly practical course that emphasises employability by engaging with industry and other agencies
• Develop and deepen your understanding of the major challenges facing international agriculture and the socio-economic context in which you will work
• Explore this complex and constantly evolving subject with highly skilled and experienced staff who have a wealth of knowledge and connections
• Benefit from our close partnership with the Shuttleworth College Estate as well as our well-established academic links with the Rothamsted Research Institute and the Cranfield Soils and Agrifood Institute
• Challenge yourself by progressing on to a postgraduate degree within the School of Life Sciences such as Environmental Management or Biotechnology

Admission Requirements

• Indian Students:-Year 12 with 55% overall.
• Arab Students:- Any of the following:-
  • 2 A level passes (minimum C and D)
  • International Baccalaureate (24 points)
  • A recognised Foundation degree

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Indian Students IELTS Waiver: - 

• At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
• Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.