Agricultural Business Management with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course overview

This degree course with a foundation year incorporates an extra year of study at the start of your course, so that you can progress with confidence. It will develop the skills you need for your later studies. It is particularly suitable if:

You don’t have the grades for immediate entry onto a three-year course

You have non-traditional qualifications or experience

You’re starting university after some time away from education

You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study

The BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Business Management will ensure you have the skills and knowledge required for a successful and rewarding career working in a range of roles in the extended agri-food supply chain. Whether you want a corporate career bringing about global change or have aspirations of developing a family business, our degree programme will support you in achieving your goals.

You will have numerous opportunities to attend networking events and broaden your horizons through a range of external trips and activities. You can also develop your own business ideas and receive support through Ignite, our Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business Management programme, you may also obtain a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma (Level 5) in Management and Leadership. This is a qualification developed in consultation with employers, proven to improve employability upon graduation. In addition, membership to CMI is free for three months after graduation.

Work placement

In your third year of the programme, you have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learnt during an Industry Placement. This allows you to build your expertise with prestigious companies in the UK or abroad, whilst growing your range of sector contacts.

The Integrated Foundation Year is suitable for applicants who have taken level 3 qualifications (A levels, BTEC etc.) in the UK. Overseas students who have not studied in the UK and completed their secondary education in their country, should look at taking an International Foundation Programme in order to meet the entry criteria for the degree programmes offered by the RAU.

Please note that a foundation year is not the same as a foundation degree (FdSc). A foundation year will usually lead onto a three-year degree course, whereas a foundation degree is a standalone qualification generally studied for two years.

For non UK/EU nationals (current Tier 4 visa students), the student will have to arrange their own visa.