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Agricultural Management (Top-Up)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Cannington Campus
Awarded by:
University of Plymouth
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Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Agricultural Management Top-up aims to provide students with a learning environment which builds on the platform of the UCS Agricultural Management Foundation Degree. Alternatively, students could have studied a similar Foundation Degree or HND elsewhere.

Whether you are focused on farm management or an associated industry, this course aims to supply graduates with the opportunity to develop systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of the key concepts, contexts and technologies shaping the developments in the agrifood sector.

Industry links form a critical part of our course with regular visits, guest speakers and workshops from sector leaders.

The course covers technical and managerial aspects of modern agriculture.
Areas of study may include:
• Business Analysis and Development
• Agricultural Business Management
• Strategic and Human Resource Management
• Food Chain Management
• Research Project.

Teaching and Assessment
The modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and formal examination. Coursework could include written/practical reports, in-class tests, case studies, essays, oral presentations, posters and an Honours Project which allows independent research in a topic of interest, developed with staff on the programme.

Progression Opportunities
Successful completion of the Degree will provide you with the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in an agriculture/food related subject, or for senior roles in the agricultural industry or working within the management team of associated food industries.

Modules

Areas of study may include:
• Business Analysis and Development
• Agricultural Business Management
• Strategic and Human Resource Management
• Food Chain Management
• Research Project.

Assessment method

Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and formal examination. Coursework could include written / practical reports; in-class tests; case studies; essays; oral presentations; posters and a dissertation which allows independent research in a topic of interest, developed with staff on the programme.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Cannington Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 15 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
D401
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Cannington Campus
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University Centre Somerset College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
D401
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Cannington Campus
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma Not accepted

Scottish Higher Not accepted

Students are required to hold a Foundation Degree, an HND or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area
At least 4 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including Maths and English or Level 2 equivalent

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You will be required to attend an interview for this course - please bring all your qualifications with you for interview

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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