Agriculture with Professional Placement Year BSc (Hons)
Royal Agricultural University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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

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We are reviewing aspects of this course ahead of the 2023/24 academic year to ensure we provide the best possible student experience. Where we plan to make changes which have a material impact on the course, we will communicate those to you as soon as they are available.**Course information**Gain a solid grounding in fundamental science while understanding the changing needs of the industry on a degree that is constantly updated in consultation with our industry advisors. You will become ...Read more

We are reviewing aspects of this course ahead of the 2023/24 academic year to ensure we provide the best possible student experience. Where we plan to make changes which have a material impact on the course, we will communicate those to you as soon as they are available.


Course information

Gain a solid grounding in fundamental science while understanding the changing needs of the industry on a degree that is constantly updated in consultation with our industry advisors. You will become familiar with the opportunities for technological transformation and the demands of global production, economic consequences and new policy developments.Our extensive contacts and external visits to livestock and crop enterprises and agribusinesses will provide you with invaluable insights into industry.Farm491 will give you unparalleled access to on-farm/applied product development initiatives and RAU farms will provide research trials. This will help you to understand what it takes to bridge the gap between the laboratory, the field, the commercial market and the farm. Students have gone on to work for organisations including Agrii, NIAB TAG and AGCO.


Course structure

You will learn through a series of lectures, seminars and practical classes at the RAU farms, local farms, agribusiness enterprises and RAU laboratories.Modules are assessed through a blend of examinations and coursework, including real-life case studies, presentations and reports.The Research Project is an integral part of the course. Completed in your fourth year, it provides the opportunity to research a subject of specific interest or of direct relevance to your future employment.


Work placements

This 12 month placement is designed to enable students to complete a relevant enhanced work placement experience to help them identify future career choices and enhance relevant skills sets sought by employers. The placement allows students to develop a deeper understanding and gain further experience in a relevant business or employment area to enhance their work experience. Students are expected to experience and engage in various aspects of their chosen industry from operational to practical working. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will develop confidence and industry contacts for when you graduate.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
119th
What students say
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Gaia
10 Dec 24

Lectures and accomodation, social..Read more

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Harold
03 Dec 24

The best thing about the rau is the accomodation. All the rooms are large and comfortable, clean and in great condition. The only bad experience I have had at the rau is some..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H4,H4,H4,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

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English language and maths at National 5 grade C or above.

across three A level or equivalent qualifications

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Pre-2017 grades five subjects at Higher level grades C in each subject

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,300 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,300 per year

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Students from International

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£15300 Per year

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Gaia
10 Dec 24
Agriculture BSc (Hons)
Lectures and accomodation, social...
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H
Harold
03 Dec 24
Agriculture BSc (Hons)
The best thing about the rau is the accomodation. All the rooms are large and comfortable, clean and in great condition. The only bad experience I have had at the rau is some...
Read more
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Royal Agricultural University
Royal Agricultural University , Cirencester

Established in 1845, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of land-based education for more than 175 years....

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Royal Agricultural University
Stroud Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 6JS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Kemble  1.6 miles away

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