The BSc (Honours) in Agriculture is a four-year Level 8 degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage modern commercial farms. The first two years focus on practical farming skills, while the third year enhances business, managerial, scientific, and IT competencies. Students undertake a 12-week farm placement in the second year, gaining hands-on experience on high-quality commercial farms. Graduates are prepared for roles in farm management, agrifood cooperatives, meat processing, and agribusiness sales.
Please Note: Electives are run subject to class sizes and timetable constraints. Some electives require prerequisites.
* = elective module
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Farm Accounts | Chemistry for Land Sciences |
| Plant Biology | Agriculture in the Economy |
| Communication Skills | Animal Biology |
| Computer Applications | Animal Production |
| Mechanisation & Safety | Agricultural Mechanisation |
| Animal Breeding & Welfare | Tillage Crop Production |
Year 2
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | Placement |
| Crop Technology | |
| Dairy Production | |
| Cattle Production | |
| Agricultural Soils Management | |
| Choose one of the following electives: | |
| *Sheep Production | |
| *Mechanisation |
Year 3
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Environment | Quality Food Production |
| Food Analysis & Animal Feed Biotechnology | Food Safety Management Systems |
| ICT & Business Writing | Agricultural Entrepreneurship |
| Marketing for Small Business | Financial Management Systems |
| Business Management | Project Research & Design |
| Choose one of the following electives: | Farm Business |
| *Fabrication | |
| *Farm Buildings |
Year 4
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Land Science Research Methods | Student Project |
| Livestock Management | Soil Nutrient Management |
| Statistics for Research | Biodiversity Management |
| Crop Management | Elective Choice 1 (1) |
| MIS & EBusiness | *Rural Entrepreneurship |
| Choose one of the following electives: | *Biodiversity Management |
| *Project Management | Elective Choice 2 (1) |
| *Professional Development | *Sustainable & Renewable Energy |
| *Integrated Pest Management | |
| *Sustainable Water Management Systems |
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture:
Graduates of The BSc (Honours) in Agriculture at SETU are equipped with a diverse skill set that opens doors to various career paths including:
- Farm Manager
- Agricultural Advisor
- Agribusiness Sales Representative
- Livestock or Crop Production
- Specialist
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Agri-food Industry Technician
- Feed or Fertiliser Sales
- Farm Inspector
- Supply Chain Assistant
- Agricultural Contractor
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