HC Deb 07 March 1978 vol 945 cc574-5W
Mr. Body

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether she will list the universities that provide degree or diploma courses in agriculture and own or rent university farms, except as investments, and the acreages in each case.

Mr. Oakes

The information is:

1. Universities offering degree courses in Agriculture (UCCA code 2000):

  • Aberdeen
  • Edinburgh
  • London, Wye College
  • Newcastle
  • Nottingham
  • Oxford
  • Reading
  • Wales, Aberystwyth UC
  • Wales, Bangor UC

A number of universities offer degrees in specialised subjects in the general area of agriculture. Details are given in the "Compendium of Entrance Requirements for First Degree Courses in the United Kingdom", published by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals, a copy of which is in the Library. No university offers a first diploma course in agriculture or an associated subject.

2. Universities owning or renting farms for academic purposes:

University Area (Hectares)
Aberdeen 428.4
Bristol 221.2
Cambridge 266.8
Edinburgh 1,292.8
Glasgow 119.0
Leeds 266.0
Liverpool 72.3
London, Royal Veterinary College 100.5
London, Wye College 380.0
Newcastle 577.5
Nottingham 264.8
Oxford 301.6
Reading 760.0
Strathclyde 109.8
Wales, Aberystwyth UC 118.6
Wales, Bangor UC 326.2
5,605.5