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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Course overview
This is an applied course where you will learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates. Along with business management skills, you will learn and be able to reflect on the key challenges of securing a sustainable food supply for this and future generations.
The agri-food chain is one of the world's largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets.
Key topics covered in this course are:
This degree could lead to work in a range of international business sectors, such as food markets and marketing, retail management, and business consultancy.
Teaching methods
On average you will have around 14 contact hours a week. You'll learn through lectures, seminars, and small group tutorials.
There will also be field trips, so you can see how your learning applies in a practical context.
Study abroad
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas.
If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.
Your future
With a degree in Agri-Business Management, you will have the opportunity to embark on a dynamic, rewarding career in the public or private sector.
Having gained specialist knowledge and skills, as well as transferable business skills, you'll be prepared for roles in the food and retailing sector, as well as the land-based and business sectors.
Over 95% of our graduates are in jobs within six months*, with many being recruited into prestigious companies such as KPMG, Unilever, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Anderson Consulting.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS level.
AABBB. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. Level 3 units in Business, Marketing or Economics are desirable. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not taken at higher level.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
32 points overall. Standard level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
H1H2H2H3H3 normally including Mathematics. If not offered at Higher Level then Maths at Ordinary Level 2 will be required.
Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
This course accepts the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level on a case by case basis. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
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