Agri-Business Management BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Course overviewThis 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 worlds largest industries. It involves the delivery of products from farms to worldwide markets.Key topics covered in this course are:food economics ...Read more

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:

  • food economics and management of agri-food businesses
  • food policy and its implications for businesses and consumers
  • gathering evidence through data analysis to support sound decision
  • agriculture and food production and distribution
  • consumer studies and marketing management

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.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
Agriculture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
70%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Seb
06 Dec 24

Maybe more activities to do especially on the weekends, as there is not much to do other than go out or work. In really enjoy the social aspect and the night life of Newcastle..Read more

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02 Dec 24

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A 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.

Popular A-level subjects

Agriculture

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Economics
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Business Studies
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Mathematics
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