Countryside Management (with placement)
About this course
FdSc in Countryside Management, combining Agriculture and Environmental Science. This foundation degree includes a mandatory 44-week work placement in the countryside management sector, along with fieldwork and a residential field course in Europe. The university maintains a 400ha estate with agricultural and semi-natural habitats for practical learning. Graduates may top up to a BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 64 UCAS Tariff Points A level: grades DDE or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 1%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Countryside Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Agriculture.
What do graduates of Countryside Management (with placement) at Harper Adams 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 Countryside Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Countryside Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does Countryside Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on Countryside Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.