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Agricultural Business Management

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
22/09/2025
Campus:
Sutton Bonington Campus
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Combine the latest agricultural science with business and technology developments. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population. Become a future leader in agribusiness.

  • Give presentations to businesses, take part in policy workshops and test out your own innovative ideas

  • Be taught by agricultural business specialists

You’ll get to see current practice round the UK through external visits, guest lectures and the Agronomy Field Course. Bring together your understanding of agronomy, livestock and business principles to develop management plans for real farms.

Sutton Bonington Campus is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes.
Topics studied:

  • agribusiness enterprise and innovation

  • agricultural and food marketing

  • plant science and physiology

  • animal health, nutrition and disease management

  • rural business management

Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here:

  • Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three

  • Study abroad - options include Australia, Canada, or Europe

Modules

In your first year you'll look at the key issues affecting agricultural businesses today. You'll study sustainable systems used by commercial UK farms. Visit the University Farm and other local farms to see what you've learnt in practice. You'll learn about the latest developments around the world.

Core second year modules cover agribusiness and innovation, economics and agri-marketing. You'll enter our Enterprise Management Challenge. Working in teams you'll manage either a crop or livestock enterprise. You make all the agricultural science and business decisions. You'll observe the impact of your decisions as these are implemented on the farm.

In your final year, you'll learn how to apply management principles to modern rural businesses. You'll have farm visits and guest lectures. We invite speakers to give you insights into the management and finance of rural businesses. Your final year research project gives you chance to work at one of the country's top agricultural research centres.

If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.

If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.

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:
D40A
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
D40A
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB - BBC

BBB including a suitable science subject* or BBC including a suitable science subject plus A in the EPQ *Typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Physics, Business, Geography or Economics. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit and 6 at Pass. 15 graded level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units.

Scottish Higher - BBBBB

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades BB including one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Business or Economics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher - BB

To include one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Business or Economics. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

including Higher Level 5 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Business Management, Environmental Systems and Societies. Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Psychology can sometimes be accepted. Alternatively, 555 in 3 Higher Level certificates including one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Business Management, Environmental Systems and Societies. Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Psychology can sometimes be accepted.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B

This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside one science-based subject plus an additional A-level or equivalent, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Business or Economics.

Extended Project - A

To be considered alongside 3 A levels or equivalent including a science-based subject.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2

To include one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Business or Economics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English and Mathematics grade C/4.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL (iBT)80Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
PTE Academic65Minimum 59 in each element.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 7 other agriculture, food and related studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Nottingham, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBC Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

89% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£30750*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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