Aberystwyth University

Agriculture with Animal Science

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

The first three years of the course will follow the same syllabus as BSc Agriculture with Animal Science (53C8), which is then followed by an additional year of study, after which you will graduate with a Masters-level qualification. On the MAg Agriculture with Animal Science degree you will establish a firm foundation of practical skills and subject knowledge in agriculture and agricultural production systems. Alongside this core knowledge, you will immerse yourself in the science, production and management of livestock, benefitting from the insights of our active researchers.

With this skill set you will be ready to tackle the challenges of livestock production and be primed for success in your agricultural or animal-related career. Aberystwyth is surrounded by a great diversity of farmland and agricultural terrain. The 800 hectare commercially managed university farms provide the setting for your practical learning.

This is supplemented by field visits to farms and agricultural and food businesses throughout the UK that are industry leaders in innovation and technical expertise, which will reinforce your academic learning. The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry.

The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Key highlights

  • Integrated Masters: four years leading to a Masters-level qualification
  • Practical learning on 800 hectare commercially managed university farms
  • Field visits to innovative UK farms and agricultural and food businesses
  • Focus on science, production and management of livestock
  • Taught by research-active, mostly PhD-qualified staff and industry practitioners

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — UCAS Tariff 128 - 120 A Levels ABB-BBB including B in a relevant Science GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics and a Science subject BTEC National Diploma: D*D*D*-D*DD with a specified subj…
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — to include including B in a relevant Science
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Science
  • BTEC: D*D*D*-D*DD — to include with a specified subject International Baccala; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 30-32 — overall with 6 points

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Livestock farm manager
  • Agricultural consultant
  • Animal nutritionist
  • Livestock technical adviser
  • Agricultural researcher
  • Farm business manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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