Our approach is innovative and inclusive. Our goal is to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well-being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself — as a potential student, academic, or collaborator — we can be a new, powerful partner in your journey.
Study with us
The School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences offers courses across different study levels, starting with post-16 education through to doctoral research. Each is interconnected, enabling a strong sense of community at our wonderful Brackenhurst Campus.
Students on our college-level courses get access to all the facilities of a great university, while our undergraduate and postgraduate students can hone their study ambitions through collaborative projects with other students and expert academics.
At each stage, we want students to be excited by the promise of their next steps. We work with employers to reflect the needs of the sector and guarantee all graduates will be job-ready and confident to contribute novel ideas in their dream roles.
Undergraduate study at ARES
We offer a range of undergraduate courses in subjects including:
- agriculture
- animal, equine and veterinary sciences
- conservation and ecology
- geography and environmental science
- food science and production
Postgraduate study at ARES
We offer a range of postgraduate courses in subjects including:
- biodiversity conservation
- endangered species recovery and conservation
- smart agriculture
Brackenhurst College Courses
Learn differently. Study your college course at a university. If you’re looking to study an animal, equine or land-based subject, you’ll find it here. We offer college courses alongside our degree courses, all taught by our skilled, experienced and supportive staff.
Access to Higher Education courses at NTU
If you want to study at university but left school without the qualifications you need, then an Access to Higher Education course could be the right choice for you.
International opportunities
Find out about the international opportunities you can get involved in as a student in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences.
Open days and campus tours
Visiting on an open day is the perfect way to see for yourself what makes life and learning at NTU so special. We're running open days on the following dates:
Upcoming open days for undergraduate study:
- Saturday 10 October
- Saturday 7 November
- Saturday 5 December
Discover the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences
We’ve built our School around the nurturing principles of care, compassion and empowerment to inspire every member of our community to have a profound, positive impact on the planet we share — from students through to our expert academic community
Facilities at Brackenhurst Campus
Brackenhurst Campus has everything you need to develop the skills for your future career. Our facilities include a working farm, veterinary nursing and equestrian centres, a dedicated animal unit, GIS labs, high-spec drones, and a host of smart monitoring tech.
Research at the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences
We’re conducting vital research into landscape regeneration and strategies for the reintroduction (and preservation) of displaced species. Our farming research supports the worldwide sustainability agenda, as we identify cheaper, better ways of bring fresh food to urban centres.
Latest school news
Why should we care if there aren’t any squished insects on our windscreens?
Tue 22 Sep 2026
Scientists find small gardens are a big barrier to supporting nature – but better planning could protect UK wildlife
Thu 17 Sep 2026
Spikes in the data: The importance of measuring stress in hedgehogs and how a new method could enhance welfare
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Smart agriculture research centre seeks to address food security challenges
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Smaller hedgehog populations risk collapse due to roadkill, study suggests
Fri 31 Jul 2026
New NERC-funded project to open up environmental science pathways for young people
Mon 20 Jul 2026