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Agricultural Management (Top Up)

University Centre Askham Bryan

UCAS Code: D4U4 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

University Centre Askham Bryan

UCAS Code: D4U4 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Agriculture

Farm management

Sustainable agriculture and landscape development

The BSc (Hons) Agricultural Management (top-up) programme is created for those who want to enhance the future agricultural supply chain. As the global population soars, the call for sustainable agricultural practices has never been louder, making feeding the world responsibly of key importance.

Embark on a course of study that aims to merge technical confidence with innovative management skills, tailored for the dynamic landscape of global food production. This programme can be a pathway to mastering scientific and technological advancements, navigating environmental challenges, and leading diverse land-based enterprises. It has been designed for those ready to make a significant impact in the agricultural and allied industries, delving into high-level technical knowledge and management strategies from both a domestic and global perspective.

This programme can help you to enhance your ability to manage and innovate in livestock or crop production, integrate agricultural systems, champion environmental sustainability, and understand the complexities of the supply chain impacting the commercial industry. Our modular approach can allow you to balance work with your studies, making learning more accessible no matter your lifestyle or seasonal demands. Distinguish yourself with a programme that blends online, applied and on-site learning, ensuring you can access innovative content and bespoke support.

The BSc (Hons) Agricultural Management (top-up) is positioned to let you apply your growing technical and managerial expertise directly within the agricultural industry, via access to the 238-hectare Home Farm. Experience first-hand the operations of a milking herd of 200 cows, engage with state-of-the-art high welfare precision beef facilities, and dive into the world of commercial flock management with 200 breeding ewes. Explore grade 2 arable land cultivating wheat, sugar beet, and maize with the latest precision field technology and software, enhancing both crop yields and livestock performance.

These facilities extend to our high-spec Agri-Tech Innovation Centre, where advanced agricultural and engineering training meets the forefront of industry engagement. You will have the opportunity to analyse live data from our DeLaval Digital Farm and robotic milker to interpret dairy cow performance, while on-farm data from various enterprises provides real-time insights into farm operations, inputs, and outputs through advanced software.

Transform your ambition into impact with the BSc (Hons) Agricultural Management (top-up) programme, where the future of agriculture awaits your leadership.
This programme is a 'top-up' route to a BSc Honours Degree for those who already hold a Level 5 qualification e.g. Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.
This course is 1-year full time (part-time study may also be available – contact he@askham-bryan.ac.uk for more information about part-time study).
This programme is awarded by Harper Adams University.

Modules

Core Modules:
Research Project
Rural Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Strategic Business Management
Global Food Production and Supply Chain Efficiency

*Elective Modules:
Recent Advances in Crop Production
Recent Advances in Livestock Production
*We cannot guarantee placement on your preferred elective if the module does not meet the minimum enrolment requirements or is oversubscribed due to resource limitations.

Assessment methods

University Centre Askham Bryan fosters diverse talents and skills through a range of engaging assessment methods tailored to hone industry standard subject skills, as well as transferable skills and graduate attributes. From traditional coursework to time-constrained assessments that sharpen quick thinking, with each assessment opportunity you can showcase your abilities. Engage in online assessments blending technology with information for adaptable problem-solving. Whilst presentations amplify your voice, and scholarly viva-voce discussions deepen understanding. Practical assessments bridge theory with real-world application, helping to shape your subject expertise. There is also opportunity to undertake applied research as part of an honours research project. With our varied approach, learning isn't just about meeting standards—it's about discovering your potential within an educational landscape.

Tuition fees

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England
£9,000
per year
EU
£14,000
per year
International
£14,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Main Campus

Department:

School of Agriculture

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if the overall teaching satisfaction score here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

80%
Agriculture
80%
Farm management
80%
Sustainable agriculture and landscape development

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Agriculture

Teaching and learning

78%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
67%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
61%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

83%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
67%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Agriculture

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,000
med
Average annual salary
25%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

About 70% of the UK's land area is given over to agriculture, so this is a subject representing an important part of the country's economy. Typical starting jobs for graduates in agriculture include agricultural science, farming and farm management, but graduates also go into other areas, such as the horticulture trade, auctioneering and conservation. Agriculture graduates are also in increasing demand for one of the hardest-to-fill jobs in the country - surveying. Jobs for agriculture graduates are often in rural areas - in 2016, areas like Essex, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire and Kent were all important for agriculture graduates.

Farm management

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,000
med
Average annual salary
25%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

About 70% of the UK's land area is given over to agriculture, so this is a subject representing an important part of the country's economy. Typical starting jobs for graduates in agriculture include agricultural science, farming and farm management, but graduates also go into other areas, such as the horticulture trade, auctioneering and conservation. Agriculture graduates are also in increasing demand for one of the hardest-to-fill jobs in the country - surveying. Jobs for agriculture graduates are often in rural areas - in 2016, areas like Essex, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire and Kent were all important for agriculture graduates.

Sustainable agriculture and landscape development

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,000
med
Average annual salary
25%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

About 70% of the UK's land area is given over to agriculture, so this is a subject representing an important part of the country's economy. Typical starting jobs for graduates in agriculture include agricultural science, farming and farm management, but graduates also go into other areas, such as the horticulture trade, auctioneering and conservation. Agriculture graduates are also in increasing demand for one of the hardest-to-fill jobs in the country - surveying. Jobs for agriculture graduates are often in rural areas - in 2016, areas like Essex, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Yorkshire and Kent were all important for agriculture graduates.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Agriculture

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).

This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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