BSc (Hons) Agri-Business Management at Newcastle University

Programme overview

This course will prepare you for an exciting career managing businesses involved in taking products through the supply chain, from farms to global markets. This is an applied course where you will learn about the management of businesses operating from the farm gate to consumer plates. Along with business management skills, you will learn and be able to reflect on the key challenges of securing a sustainable food supply for this and future generations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering | Department: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will study foundation modules providing a comprehensive introduction to topics such as marketing and consumer behaviour, agri-food business management, sustainability, and economics. During your second year, you'll cover more complex topics, including agricultural economics and policy, marketing strategy, sustainable business practice and global agri-food supply chains. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Business Management, Agri-Food Supply Chains, Sustainability in Practice, Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Introductory Business Economics, Academic and Professional Skills, Introduction to Sustainability, Marketing Strategy, Agricultural Economics and Policy, Qualitative Research Methods, Dissertation and Research Preparation, Sustainable Solutions.

Career pathways

Due to these links, you’ll get to go on site visits and meet industry experts. You'll also get to network in the sector and pursue professional development opportunities. Graduate roles and employers include: Greggs; M&S Food; Iceland; KPMG; Morrisons; Unilever; Waitrose; Arla; JR Holland; Asda.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not taken at A or AS Level. IB: 32 points. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Overall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/n280/#how-to-apply

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