Agriculture with Business Management Aberystwyth University

Overview

The Agriculture with Business Management BSc at Aberystwyth University provides a comprehensive foundation in both practical agricultural skills and the essential principles of commercial management. This degree is designed to address the increasing demand for professionals who can navigate the evolving economic and environmental pressures facing the global farming sector.

Why Agriculture with Business Management at Aberystwyth University?

Students benefit from the university's extensive 800-hectare commercially managed farms, which serve as a primary setting for practical learning and field exercises. The curriculum is supported by expert staff from the Aberystwyth Business School and insights from the Farm Business Survey for Wales, providing students with authoritative financial data to benchmark farm performance. The surrounding diverse agricultural terrain offers a unique natural laboratory for studying various land management strategies and innovative industry practices.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 21875 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum balances technical agricultural science with strategic business modules. In the final year, students undertake a significant research project tailored to their specific interests in the field. Modules may include:

• Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety
• Business, Economics and Land Use
• Livestock Production and Science
• Farm Business Management and Appraisal
• Agronomy and Crop Improvement
• Research Methods
• Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management
• Marketing and Small Business Management
• Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness

Careers with Agriculture with Business Management

Graduates are highly sought after by agri-business employers for roles in farm and estate management, agricultural financing, and professional consultancy services. The programme also prepares students for successful careers within the rapidly expanding agri-food sector and rural policy organisations. Many alumni progress into positions involving agricultural supply chain management, technical advisory roles, or entrepreneurship within the rural economy.