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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Agriculture and Farm Management
Royal Agricultural University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Agriculture and Farm Management course at Royal Agricultural University.
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A level
C,D
Example of possible offer
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D401
Here's what Royal Agricultural University says about its Agriculture and Farm Management course.
Whether you wish to manage an agricultural enterprise or farming business, migrate into finance or journalism, or continue studying agriculture and land management, this course will give you the practical, financial and leadership skills you need.
Right from your first year you will gain a firm understanding of the agricultural industry, with focused practical studies central to the course. You will advance even further with work experience during the summer between your first and second year. You will also have the opportunity to gain relevant practical experience and qualifications through rural skills training at our Rural Innovation Centre at Harnhill Manor Farm.
Course structure You will cover the core subjects in your first year, with teaching focused on practical, work-related situations. You will delve deeper into these subjects in your second year and will complete an integrated project, developing skills in financial and physical management techniques in the field.
You will be assessed through a wide range of techniques, including research projects, examinations, case studies, business plans, portfolio, presentations and practical skills. You can also enrol for courses leading to the award of Certificate of Competence.
Work placement You will complete a 10-week period of work experience, usually during the summer holiday between your first and second year, to gain further training and experience in farm management. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies, develop your confidence and gain industry contacts for when you graduate.
This experience helps our graduates develop key employability skills and gain invaluable industry contacts. You also produce a portfolio of evidence of your learning experience.
Source: Royal Agricultural University
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Department of Agriculture (CL)
Location
Main Site | Cirencester
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Agriculture
• Farm management
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/foundation-degrees/fdsc-agriculture-and-farm-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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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.
Here you can see ratings from Royal Agricultural University students who took the Agriculture and Farm Management course - or another course in the same subject area.
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
Student information
The Agriculture and Farm 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | D | |||||
| Sociology | D | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Royal Agricultural University graduates who took Agriculture and Farm Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Managers, directors and senior officials
25%
Elementary occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Architecture and construction professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Royal Agricultural University graduates who took Agriculture and Farm Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
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 Agriculture and Farm 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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