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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Agricultural Sciences with Professional Studies
Queen's University Belfast
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Agricultural Sciences with Professional Studies course at Queen's University Belfast.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,250 per year |
| Scotland | £9,250 per year |
| Wales | £9,250 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £4,750 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,250 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,750 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £25,300 per year |
| International | £25,300 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D704
Here's what Queen's University Belfast says about its Agricultural Sciences with Professional Studies course.
The agricultural sector is experiencing a transformative era, driven by evolving government policies at local, national, European, and global levels, alongside shifting consumer expectations. Traditional models of production are being redefined by increasing demands for food quality, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Our Agricultural Science degree programme is designed to equip students with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insight required to thrive in this dynamic environment. Grounded in core scientific principles and enhanced by the latest technologies and best practices, this programme offer a comprehensive and future-focused education.
Graduates will develop expertise in:
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The fundamentals of modern sciences for agriculture
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Sustainable crop and animal production systems, underpinned by scientific, economic, and business principles
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The role of soils and nutrient management in sustainable landscape stewardship
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Ruminant microbiome and climate smart feeds for the future
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Big data and AI in the agricultural sector
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The influence of global, EU, and regional policies on agricultural practices and outcomes
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Agri-environmental interactions and the development of effective environmental management strategies
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Agricultural business management and entrepreneurship
The Professional Studies pathway offers additional opportunities to explore the practical application of knowledge in the workplace, gain experience both at home and abroad, and develop critical career networks and management skills.
Source: Queen's University Belfast
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Belfast
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Agriculture
• Animal health
• Crop production
• Sustainable agriculture and landscape development
• Agricultural technology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Queen's University Belfast reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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Itu2019s quiet overall.
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There isnu2019t many bursaries for home students.
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Four stars: Great
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3rd year student
The library is nice although busy at times. The campus is well kept and very nice.
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3rd year student
The lectures are very good in general and the tutorials are useful. There is a good variety of modules.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Agricultural Sciences with Professional Studies course at Queen's University Belfast features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
71%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
67%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
87%
low
Academic support
87%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
62%
low
Learning opportunities
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
56%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
62%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
56%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
38%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
56%
low
Academic support
75%
low
Academic support
75%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
69%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
69%
med
Organisation and management
69%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
50%
low
Student voice
50%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
56%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
50%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
57%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
62%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
The Agricultural Sciences with Professional Studies course at Queen's University Belfast features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Food Technology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Geography | A* | |||||
| Health and Social Care | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Design and Technology | B | |||||
| Food Technology | B | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Design and Technology | B | |||||
| Food Technology | B | |||||
| History | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Agricultural Sciences with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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