BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Livestock Science at Hartpury University

Programme overview

If you want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to find solutions to the world's most pressing issue of food production and land use, then this course focusing on livestock production is ideal for you. 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.

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available; optional integrated placement year) | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course covers a broad range of fundamental agricultural topics through core modules. From the introductions to livestock science, sustainability, agricultural technologies, economics and soil management, to livestock health and disease, nutrition, developments in livestock science and the management of the supply chain with business management and sustainability embedded throughout. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture, Introduction to Agricultural Economics, Introduction to Agricultural Technologies, Soil and Grassland Management, Introduction to Livestock Science, Skills for Agriculture, Agricultural Placement, Farm Business Management and Agricultural Policy.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Livestock nutrition; Herd/flock health planning; Biosecurity; Agricultural policy; Research; Farm manager; Food security and safety; Agricultural consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 96-112 UCAS tariff points. A Levels: CCC-BBC or equivalent from at least two full A Levels. Vocational Awards: MMM - DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Access: 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. International Baccalaureate: 96-112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include two Highers at H3 or above. T Level: An overall grade of Pass, to include grade C or above in the Core component. In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level. The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 72 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate degree fee (UK, ROI, Crown Dependencies, BOT); integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee for BSc degrees; integrated placement year charged at 20% of the course fee Source

Duration: 3 or 4 years full time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/6d50e3d7-b618-9c9b-3e21-923148bc2d6b?academicYearId=2027

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