BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad)
About this course
BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) is a 4-year undergraduate degree centred on agricultural production systems, farm management and land use. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory year studying abroad, and practical learning takes place across university-operated commercial farms. The first year covers agricultural technology, farm safety, business economics, crop and grassland management, livestock production, and industry skills. Year 2 advances into agronomy, crop improvement, farm business management, environmental technology, livestock management, and research methods, with optional modules in applied nutrition or controlled environment crop production. The final year focuses on agricultural leadership, career readiness, advanced farm management, and an agricultural research project, supported by options covering crop production, livestock science, marketing, and sustainable land management.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety
- Business, Economics and Land Use
- Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management
- Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
- Skills for the Agricultural Industry
- Agronomy and Crop Improvement
- Farm Business Management and Appraisal
- Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
- Livestock Production and Management
- Research Methods
- Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
- Controlled Environment Crop Production and Horticulture
- Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness
- Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management
- Agricultural Research Project
- Research Project
- Advances in Crop and Grassland Production
- Livestock Production Science
- Marketing and Small Business Management
- Sustainable Land Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £28,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Agriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Does BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Agriculture (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.