Agriculture and Farm Management Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Course Overview - Agriculture and Farm Management Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
You will cover topics such as accounts and economics, animal and crop science, crop production, and farm business management. Right from your first year you will gain an understanding of the agricultural industry, with focused practical studies. 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.
After successfully completing the Foundation Degree you may wish to consider enrolling for additional year...
You will cover topics such as accounts and economics, animal and crop science, crop production, and farm business management. Right from your first year you will gain an understanding of the agricultural industry, with focused practical studies. 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.
After successfully completing the Foundation Degree you may wish to consider enrolling for additional year of study on the [BSc (Hons) Agri-Management (Top-up](https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-agricultural-management-top-up)) to obtain an Honours degree.
Work Placement
You will complete a 10-week period of work experience, usually during the summer 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, you will be developing your confidence and gaining industry contacts for when you graduate.
This experience helps our graduates develop key employability skills and gain invaluable industry contacts.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A11-B57
Institution Code
R54
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
Example of possible offer
UCAS Tariff
minimum one A level or equivalent qualification
Scottish Higher
AS
Acceptable when combined with other level 3 qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 15.0
45 credits at Level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Essential: Five GCSE subjects at Grade C/4 or above including English Language and mathematics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Acceptable when combined with other Level 3 qualifications
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




























































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