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Agriculture and Horticulture at NTU
With a focus on innovative technologies and sustainable production, NTU will equip you for a future at the forefront of the agriculture and horticulture industry.
Planetary and human health are intrinsically linked – the world’s food producers are central to delivering a healthy and safe future. Meeting the needs of a growing global population while transitioning to sustainable and resilient systems is one of the biggest challenges ever faced by the sector. With the help of your teachers – all expert industry practitioners – you’ll become the trailblazers needed to ensure the future of this diverse industry.
in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry courses (Complete University Guide 2025).
in the world for sustainability (UI Green Metric University World Rankings, 2024).
in the UK for the number of undergraduate students studying agriculture, food and related studies (HESA data 2023/24).
in the world for Agriculture and Forestry (QS World University Subject Rankings 2025).
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Watch our Agriculture and Horticulture videos
Take a look at our subject videos to get a feel for studying at NTU. You'll hear more about our courses from our students and take a tour of our facilities.
Where can you go with an Agriculture or Horticulture degree?
You’ll refine your knowledge and skills by completing a work placement and hearing from a range of guest speakers and industry experts. All this means you’ll be ready to jump into a role of your own when you graduate.
Career paths span the sector - from agricultural management and environmentally sustainable production to launching your own garden design business. Specific roles include:
- Agronomist
- Crop Protection Specialist
- Farm Advisor
- Green Space Adviser
- Horticulture Therapist.
Explore your subject facilities
Based at Brackenhurst Campus, you’ll have a working farm on your doorstep; home to livestock, a range of crops, and industry-standard agricultural facilities and machinery. There’s also a suite of horticultural glasshouses and polytunnels, our innovative vertical farming set-up and an AutoCAD garden design studio.
Home Farm
Brackenhurst Campus is home to a 200-hectare estate working farm where you'll find cattle, crops, advanced machinery and much more.
Laboratories
Learn more about the unique laboratories available at Brackenhurst Campus to support your studies.
Smart Vertical Farming Facilities
NTU's Smart Vertical Farming facilities gives our MSc and MRes in Smart Agriculture students hands-on experience in the industry.
Brackenhurst Library
Welcome to Brackenhurst’s award-winning BREEAM library – a learning space with the archives, facilities and support to help you get ahead.
Take a virtual tour
If you can't attend a campus tour, our virtual tour lets you visit NTU from the comfort of your own home. Take a closer look at the facilities and learning spaces you'll use and get a general feel for what it's like to study at NTU. There are 360-degree views of our accommodation and videos that'll give you a flavour of life on campus.