BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Agronomy

Course overview

You study wide-ranging agriculture topics in your first two years, exploring plant biology, soil science, nutrition, management, accounting and law.

In your third year you specialise in agronomy, learning about the production and protection of a wide range of crops (such as cereals, pulses and field vegetables).

You learn about the factors influencing major arable crops, both in the classroom and through visits to commercial and research organisations. You'll also learn how to meet economic needs and consumer demand, and understand the impact of changing climatic conditions.

You can boost your employability and professional skills with an optional placement year in industry or the commercial sector.

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory practicals will teach you the scientific principles that underpin agriculture.

Visits to our University farms and other local farming businesses will help you to understand the practical application of the theory you learn.

You'll also complete project work and reports, working as an individual and in groups.

Your future

As a Newcastle University agriculture graduate, you will be held in high regard in the industry and have many career options open to you.