This programme will provide in depth specialist business understanding within the agriculture sector. The programme is underpinned with the principles of crop and livestock production along with environmental influences. This will enable the graduates to have an all-round appreciation and knowledge of farming businesses and be able to adapt in a timely way to any future policy changes.
The core underpinning of business management is complimented with integrated transferable and employability skills to apply in a range of industry sectors. Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organisations, the business environment, operations and management practices, gaining valuable application opportunities within our excellent agricultural commercial enterprises. The programme prepares students with creativity and confidence to market products and services. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to develop and run adaptable, innovative, sustainable and
successful business ventures within the agriculture sector.
During the first year of the programme, all students undertake an external work placement which benefits from our extensive industry links in support with gaining placements, this may include local farmers or estates, machinery dealerships, food producers, advisory companies and feed and grain merchants.
Graduates will be able to operate key software packages such as Farmplan Gate Keeper and Livestock Manager which is utilised within 80% of UK farming businesses in the UK, enabling them to evaluate on farm data to reduce inputs and improve outputs on the farm which is seen as a key outcome for any farm business manager.
Students are effectively prepared for academic study by undertaking a series of academic, professional and research skill related modules over the two years. A Level 5 introductory research analysis modules further develops ability to analyse and evaluate data sets using packages, as well as ability to investigate an idea, collectively designed to support progression to higher levels of study and research.
The programme sets out to future proof the students for the ever-changing agricultural sector.
Course Details - Modules
You will study;
Crop production
Livestock production
Sales and marketing
Fundamentals of business
Introduction to research
Industry skills
Enterprise and management accounts
Management skills
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
T4M3
Institution code:
B37
Campus Name:
Bishop Burton
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
80 UCAS points in a relevant Level 3 Access to HE Diploma
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Bishop Burton
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Beverley
HU17 8QG
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