Agriculture BSc (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Agriculture BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Agriculture courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £18500 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £15000 - £23000 | £17500 - £26000 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of Aberystwyth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23872 | £19884 | £22867 |
25-75 percentile range | £20487 - £27274 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Modern agriculture is faced with the task of feeding an increasing global population against a backdrop of dwindling resources, the need to protect the environment, and the need to cope with, and mitigate against, climate change. At the same time, agriculture faces new priorities closer to home as the UK redefines its relationship with Europe. The BSc Agriculture degree at Aberystwyth University will equip you to tackle these challenges covering all aspects of agriculture and agricultural production systems, and developing a detailed understanding of the changing farming landscape.
BSc Agriculture offers you detailed coverage of agriculture and agricultural production systems, alongside a range of vitally important subjects such as sustainability, environmental management and technology. It will provide you with the practical and theoretical understanding needed to manage a sustainable business, and will be ready to adopt best practices, informed by current research, to tackle the challenges of livestock and crop management and get the best from your agricultural business.
You will study a fascinating blend of science, technology and management with a firm grounding in animal and crop physiology and husbandry as well as business, economics and land use. You will move on to cover current and projected production systems from a production, financial and environmental perspective, be exposed to best practice and become familiar with the most current research.
You will also become familiar with the role of the Farm Business Survey in comparative analysis and benchmarking - a tool which will be invaluable in your future employment situation, allowing you to compare your farm’s performance and profitability to other farms in the UK and EU.
Aberystwyth is surrounded by a great diversity of farmland and agricultural terrain. The 800 hectare commercially managed university farms provide the setting for your practical learning. This is supplemented by field visits to farms and agricultural and food businesses that are industry leaders in innovation and technical expertise, which will reinforce your academic learning.
Your BSc in Agriculture opens up a range of exciting opportunities for employment and further training. Our graduates have achieved successful careers in many areas of agriculture and its related industries, including enterprise and farm management, animal health and nutrition, agricultural politics and administration, crop and grassland agronomy, as well as administrative, consultancy and sales careers with agricultural supply companies, and a wide range of roles in the ancillary industries. Throughout your training you will develop a wealth of skills that can be easily transferred into almost any graduate or professional employment situation.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of Aberystwyth University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Agriculture courses of Aberystwyth University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Agriculture BSc (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
15% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture
All Agriculture courses of Aberystwyth University
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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Cambridge English Advanced | ||
Cambridge English Proficiency | ||
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 55 | With minimum score of 51 in any component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Agriculture BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
EU | £18830 | year 1 |
International | £18830 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Aberystwyth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Aberystwyth University in related subject specific rankings.
Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Agriculture BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 73% | 4% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 136 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture with Business Management (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 73% | 4% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 136 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 79% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £28600 | 149 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £13080 | 145 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 136 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | 68% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £16000 | 128 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 125 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 136 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture with Animal Science (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 83% | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £18830 | 148 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Agriculture (Regenerative Systems) with Foundation Year BSc | Writtle University College | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £13080 | 145 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023