Our courses
The Department of Crop Science, collaboratively with the Department of Animal Sciences and Department of Agri-Food Economics and Marketing in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, offer two distinct agriculture courses. BSc Agriculture and BSc Agricultural Business Management are available with foundation and placement year options.
Why study with us?
We have more than 125 years’ history of educating agriculturalists. We are ranked 6th in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry (in the Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and 8th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). We are also the highest placed UK University for Agriculture and Forestry at 20th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject, Agriculture and Forestry, 2025).
How you'll study
Studying within a modern campus setting and at our nearby working farms, your degree will be built on a foundation of core modules that ensure you meet the industry's expectations for highly qualified Reading graduates.
Life in the Department
Join our Agriculture Society to meet new people, socialise, network, and get experience in conference and event management.
Our facilities
Develop your research and practical skills at one of our University-owned farms, or in the laboratories and glasshouses located on our award-winning campus.
Meet the team
