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Agriculture with Farm Technology (with Placement)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Harper Adams University, Newport
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Course summary

Agriculture has a vital role to play in global food production and security, climate change mitigation, environmental protection, water management and renewable energy creation.

Our Agriculture with Farm Technology students are taught by lecturers with extensive industry and research experience to develop sustainable production systems integrating appropriate technologies to maximise economic, social and environmental security. You will be studying in a diverse range of learning spaces located at the heart of our University Farm alongside students from a wide range of rural and urban backgrounds, whilst establishing a life-long network of friends and professional contacts.

You will soon be putting your learning into practice engaging with real-world scenarios and projects from day one. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be ready for your future career having developed a range of personal, technical and professional skills that today’s employers value. You will be well prepared for careers in the management of highly mechanised farms, dealership technical support and consultancy for the agricultural data industries. Additionally, your degree will equip you with the skills to continue in research or education.

Modules

Course Modules

For up to date module information please visit: https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/9/agriculture-with-mechanisation

Assessment method

Assessment is via a balance of course work and examination. Weighting varies depending on course and year of study, but weighting is typically around 65 per cent on course work and 35 per cent on examination; this allows individuals to play to their strengths if they are better at course work than examinations or vice versa. Types of assignment include appraising production systems on the University farm, whole farm case studies, laboratory based analyses and literature based reviews. Format of assignments varies and includes written reports, essays, technical notes, presentations and oral examinations. Students receive written feedback on all course work to help them improve. In addition, first year students undertake examinations in two subjects at the end of the first term to enable them to gauge how they are progressing and feedback is provided on these exams. Staff are able to provide advice and guidance on revision, and many modules include revision sessions.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Harper Adams University, Newport

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
D492
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Harper Adams University, Newport
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
D492
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Harper Adams University, Newport

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC

T Level
D

Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and Production
Routes: Crop and Plant Production, Land-based Engineering, Livestock production

Accepted subject Science
Routes: Laboratory Sciences, Food Sciences

UCAS Tariff
104-144

Scottish Higher
BBBB

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

Ideally the Access course should be Science related for BSc Agriculture courses

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (4 for A Levels) at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
D*DD

Please note these grades apply only to the old non- examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

This should be in a relevant subject.

Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDD

Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D.
We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2H2H3H3

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk.

The University is happy to consider applications from those who are studying mixed qualifications, such as combinations of BTECs and A levels. Due to the numerous combinations available it is impossible to state the entry requirements for these, but applicants can expect to receive offers with comparable grades to those without mixed qualifications. For advice please contact the Admissions Team.

The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/9/agriculture-with-mechanisation

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£17160

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

This 4 year course consists of 3 years on campus at a cost of £9790 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1955 (Fees for International students are £17160 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £4000)

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