Agriculture
About this course
MAg in Agriculture, an agriculture degree focused on production systems, farm management, and agricultural science. Core topics include Research Methods. The four-year programme shares its first three years with the BSc Agriculture syllabus before advancing to Masters-level study. The first year covers agricultural technology, business, economics, land use, crop and soil management, and livestock production through modules such as Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety, Business, Economics and Land Use, and Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management. The second year examines agronomy, farm business management, and livestock production through compulsory studies like Agronomy and Crop Improvement, Farm Business Management and Appraisal, and Research Methods, with optional choices in animal nutrition and horticulture. The third year advances to leadership, planning, and independent study via Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness, Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management, and Agricultural Research Project, alongside options covering sustainable land management and crop production. The final fourth year features an MBiol Research Project and specialised optional modules including Animal Breeding and Genetics, Grassland Science, and Infection and Immunity.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB including B in a relevant Science IB: 32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 25%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
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
- MBiol Research Project
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Grassland Science
- Infection and Immunity
- Livestock Nutrition
- Livestock Production Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Agriculture 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 Agriculture at Aberystwyth University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Agriculture at Aberystwyth University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Agriculture at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Agriculture at Aberystwyth University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.