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Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences

Learn to positively influence animal welfare, or the sustainable use of natural resources, on degree courses created in close consultation with industry.

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About us

Through teaching and research, we seek solutions to the challenges that affect our land, animals, and the environment.

Student and horses in the stable block at ARU Writtle

Our courses

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in agriculture, horticulture, equine, veterinary physiotherapy, animal management and more.

Campus

All our courses are taught at ARU in Writtle, a beautiful 150-hectare rural campus.

Facilities

Our students use a range of specialist facilities including animal centres, and a working farm.

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