University of Nottingham suspends agriculture degree
13th November 2025
The University of Nottingham has announced the suspension of a “small number” of academic courses, including its BSc in Agriculture.
The university explained that the closure of courses, which includes agriculture, music and modern languages, is part of a broad programme of transformation called Future Nottingham.
‘It aims to help us maintain our status as a global leader in education and student success, and to build resilience against the financial pressures that institutions across the country are facing,’ the statement on the University of Nottingham’s website reads.
The courses will be suspended for 2026/27 entry while a proposal to close them permanently is considered.
However, undergraduate and postgraduate students already studying on these courses will be able to continue with their studies.
A spokesperson for the university said that this is not unusual, as the team constantly reviews the courses and modules in light of student demand and other factors.
Reasons for the suspension
The University of Nottingham confirmed that the courses have been selected for suspension for a number of reasons, including low demand from prospective students, declining populations on the courses and low research income – meaning that they are less financially viable for the university to maintain.
‘Over the last five years our staff numbers have risen while student numbers have fallen. In addition, we’re aware that the complexity of our academic offering means that some teaching sessions take place outside of standard hours, which is not conducive to a positive student experience.
‘These are just a few factors that have led to the decision to suspend courses that are seeing declining demand from prospective students.
‘It’s important to understand that the proposal to close the suspended courses permanently is just that: a proposal,’ the statement continues.
On Tuesday 25th November 2025, the University’s Council will decide whether to commence conversations with staff and trade unions on the proposed permanent closure of courses.
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