Agriculture (+ Foundation year)

About this course

Agriculture is one of humanity's oldest and most fundamental activities, and it faces some of its most significant challenges. The need to feed a growing global population while managing the environmental impacts of food production, adapting to climate change and maintaining the economic viability of farming businesses requires graduates who combine practical knowledge of crop and livestock systems with business acumen, scientific understanding and the ability to innovate. Agriculture as a degree subject addresses all of these dimensions, providing both the scientific grounding and the professional skills needed for a modern agricultural career. At Harper Adams University, the UK's specialist land-based university, this programme includes a foundation year designed to give students the skills, confidence and resilience needed for success in higher education, before progression to the fu

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 90% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 50% of graduatescards →
• 4 / 100Skilled trades occupations · 15% of graduatescards →

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