Whether you join us to undertake studies or research in Crop Science, you will benefit from an extensive range of facilities within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development – from arable farms and controlled environment facilities to analytical laboratories.
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Life on campus
Our main campus is set on 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so you'll find plenty of places to relax. Our campus is home to a thriving community and features the Students' Union, Library and places to eat.
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Our research
Our crop science research tackles issues such as sustainable intensification of crop production, breeding for climate resilience, and horticultural growing technologies and systems.
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Meet the team
Our community of staff includes internationally renowned academics, recognised for the excellence of their teaching and research.