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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Agricultural Business Management
Royal Agricultural University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Agricultural Business Management course at Royal Agricultural University.
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A level
C,C,C
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Agricultural Business Management course at Royal Agricultural University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Biology | D |
| Geography | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Economics | C |
| Biology | C |
| Mathematics | E |
| Chemistry | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D4N2
Here's what Royal Agricultural University says about its Agricultural Business Management course.
The BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Business Management will support you to develop the unique mix of knowledge and skills required to work in a range of roles in the extended food supply chain. Whether you want a career in a corporate environment directing supply systems, working in a family business or, in a SME refining delivery processes, this degree will support you to achieve your goals.
Core modules will give you a solid grounding in business while specialist modules will encourage you to explore food supply systems and their management in a wide range of contexts.
You will attend networking events, gain contacts through our alumni network, and have the opportunity to take part in a range of trips and activities to broaden your perspective.
After graduating you may also receive the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. In addition, membership to CMI is free for three months after graduation.
***Course structure *** You will develop your knowledge through a number of different classes and assessments which will give you a wide range of academic experiences. In your third year you will complete a Research Project which will give you an opportunity to study in-depth a subject of specific interest or of direct relevance to your future employment. Across the programme Employability Standards are built into every module. These are designed in consultation with employers, so you will always be able to see the relevance of what you are studying to your future career.
***Work placement *** In the second year, you will apply and develop your expertise during a 15-week work placement. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will develop confidence and industry contacts.
Source: Royal Agricultural University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Business (CL)
Location
Main Site | Cirencester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business and management
• Agriculture
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,950 per year |
| International | £16,950 per year |
The modules you will study
For up to date module information, please see our website: https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-agricultural-business-management
How you will be assessed
Modules are assessed through a blend of examinations and coursework, including real-life case studies, presentations and reports.
Royal Agricultural University student reviews
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Great place to be
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Four stars: Great
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Very helpful
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Really interesting and exciting
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Agricultural University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Agricultural Business Management course at Royal Agricultural University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
71%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
77%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
72%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
77%
low
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
64%
low
Teaching on my course
64%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
56%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
56%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
67%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
67%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
61%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
low
Student information
The Agricultural Business Management course at Royal Agricultural University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Agricultural Business Management course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Royal Agricultural University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Architecture and construction professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Agricultural Business Management course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Royal Agricultural University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£34.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Agricultural Business Management.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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