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Study Agriculture in the United Kingdom

Agriculture covers the science and business of producing food, fibre and energy – from plant and animal production to soil and water management, agricultural economics and sustainable land use.

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  1. Master

    Soils and Environmental Pollution MSc (Taught course)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Environmental and Soil Science (PhD/MPhil) (PhD)

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Agriculture Advanced Apprenticeship

    Duchy College | The Rural Business School 🇬🇧 Callington, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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    Science, Agriculture and Engineering (Study abroad)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Soil Mechanics and Sustainable Development (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSc in Soil Mechanics and Sustainable Development

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Postgraduate

    Soil Mechanics and Business Management (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Agriculture - Mixed Farming SVQ3 (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney College 🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom

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    Food & Agriculture

    Union of Concerned Scientists 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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    Agricultural Business Management - FdA

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Food and Agriculture Sciences (Postgraduate)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Livestock Market Operations and Management (Short Course)

    Harper Adams University 🇬🇧 Shropshire, United Kingdom

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    BASIS - Soil and Water Management (Short Course)

    Harper Adams University 🇬🇧 Shropshire, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Agriculture SVQ2 (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney College 🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Agriculture Apprenticeship

    Duchy College | The Rural Business School 🇬🇧 Callington, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc in Soil Mechanics and Business Management

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Certificate

    Agriculture HNC (HNs)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Argyll College 🇬🇧 Argyll, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    International Master's Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security : MSc

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Agriculture - Livestock SVQ3 (Vocational)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney College 🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom

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    FdSc Agricultural Management (Taught at partner college)

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Study Agriculture in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 37 universities and colleges offer 149 Agriculture programmes: 30 Bachelor, 27 Master and 10 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Shropshire, Redruth and Nottingham. Institutions with the widest choice: Harper Adams University, Cornwall College and Duchy College .

Degrees in Agriculture

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Agriculture builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Agriculture, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Agriculture programmes?

The directory lists 149 Agriculture programmes at 37 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Shropshire and Redruth.

How long does it take to study Agriculture?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Agriculture programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Harper Adams University, Cornwall College, Duchy College , Newcastle University and University of Nottingham.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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