BSc (Hons) Agri-Management (top-up) modules

Total of 120 credits

3238 Advances in Livestock Nutrition

Led by Chris Brough, this module explores modern livestock nutrition, including precision feeding, sustainable feed resources, and nutrient utilisation. Students critically assess diet formulation, feed efficiency, and product quality. Assessment includes a 2000-word diet analysis and a 1000-word problem sheet, applying nutritional science to commercial livestock systems.

3239 Crop Health and Protection

Led by Nicola Cannon, this module prepares students for careers in agronomy and crop protection. It covers integrated pest management, pesticide safety, biosecurity, and sustainable crop health strategies. Students explore biological control, diagnostics, and agrochemical innovations. Assessment is a 3000-word professional practice report addressing a technical challenge involving a specific crop issue in a chosen country.

3300 Research Project / Dissertation

Led by David O’Connor, this cross-disciplinary module guides students through independent research, from proposal to final thesis. Support includes lectures, tutorials, and workshops. Assessment includes a 5-minute presentation and a 12,000-word thesis or equivalent multimedia portfolio, evaluating research design, data analysis, and critical synthesis.

3329 Climate change and Natural Resource Challenges

Led by Emmanuel Zuza, this module explores the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and agriculture, with a focus on soil health and sustainable resource management. Students examine mitigation strategies, regenerative agriculture, and the role of soil in achieving sustainability goals. Assessment includes an online exam and an individual scientific poster on climate change impacts.

3330 Technology and Agroecological innovation

Led by Jessica Stokes, this module examines the integration of agricultural technologies and nature-based solutions within modern farming systems. Topics include Agriculture 4.0, carbon reporting, urban farming, and data-driven decision-making. Assessment includes two 1500-word reports: one evaluating a current nature-based solution, and one proposing an improved strategy through a case study.

3331 Food Supply Systems and Policy

Led by Philip Hudson, this module examines UK agri-food supply chains in a global context, focusing on performance, policy, and sustainability. Students analyse food security, market structures, and policy interventions. Assessment is a 3000-word essay evaluating a supply chain policy challenge aligned with SDG goals.

3332 Specialist study module

Led by David O’Connor, this content-free module supports independent, personalised study in a chosen specialist area. Students engage with advanced scholarship and develop autonomous learning skills. Assessment is an academic poster (A1 size) compiled from formative tasks using a patchwork text approach.

3337 Sustainable farm management

Led by Jenny Edwards, this module examines farm management strategies that balance productivity with environmental and social sustainability. Students develop a comprehensive farm plan incorporating agroecological and agrotechnological approaches. Assessment is a 3000-word coursework assignment, requiring a detailed farm management plan aligned with Net Zero and biodiversity goals.

3338 Agronomy Challenges & Solutions

Led by Nicola Cannon, this module investigates emerging technologies and practices in crop production, including regenerative systems and precision agriculture. Students engage with industry experts and conduct field-based evaluations. Assessment includes a 2500-word professional practice report and a 1000-word abstract summary of guest lectures and visits.

3339 Livestock System Challenges and Solutions

Led by Lisa Morgans, this module explores the impacts of livestock farming on health, welfare, and the environment, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Topics include disease control, genetics, nutrition, and public health. Assessment includes a 3000-word professional practice report with portfolio and a 10-minute presentation, evaluating farm-level data and policy influences.

3340 Farm Business Consultancy

Led by Tosin Lagoke, this module focuses on financial and strategic planning for small and medium-sized UK farm businesses. Students analyse financial statements, evaluate business performance, and apply investment appraisal techniques. Assessment includes two 1500-word professional practice reports: one on accounts analysis and one proposing solutions for business improvement.