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BSc Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement)

Harper Adams University

About this course

BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management. The programme includes an integrated placement year in industry, with a three-year alternative available for applicants with relevant work experience. Students study at the university's own farm. Careers include farm management, consultancy, finance and banking.

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Institution
Harper Adams University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement)
Duration
4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience, or all who have completed a 12 month placement as part of another approved course
UCAS code
D498
Typical offer
A-level BCC, UCAS 104-144
Median salary
£32,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff: 104 - 144 UCAS Tariff Points A level: BCC or equivalent

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What students say

Based on about 232 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 84%
  • Learning opportunities: 84%
  • Assessment and feedback: 76%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 80%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 73%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 89%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 3%
  • Left higher education: 7%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 121 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 88%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 1%
  • Unemployed: 3%

Most common jobs

  • Elementary occupations: 17%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 12%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 11%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 8%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 83%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 7%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
  • East Midlands: 11%
  • West Midlands: 18%
  • East of England: 14%
  • London: 1%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 13%
  • Wales: 11%
  • Scotland: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 6%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Foundation course: 5%

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 BSc Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Agriculture.

What do graduates of BSc Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University do next?

94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University?

84% 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 Farm Business Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University?

The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.

Does BSc Agriculture with Farm Business 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 BSc Agriculture with Farm Business Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University?

89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.