Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agri-Management (Top-up)

This top-up degree will inform, inspire and enable you to gain a fundamental understanding and critical awareness of the problems facing agriculture today, particularly issues relating to the challenges of food production and its global impacts. The farming industry needs new talent, and that means that you are key. Here at the RAU, we're taking on the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture, nationally and globally, to include food security, climate change, environmental land management and shifts in market demand. You do not need to have an agricultural or farming background; you simply need the passion and drive to make a difference in a rapidly evolving industry. You will learn how to build a productive, resilient and sustainable agricultural business which contributes to a thriving sector - whether as a farmer, land manager, agronomist, economist, policymaker, researcher, scientist or consultant – career opportunities are diverse and eclectic. The programme has been developed in consultation with employers to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the industry sector. You will be able to lead and develop sustainable agricultural livestock and crop practices, evaluate new techniques, instigate change and be able to contribute effectively to the development of the industry. The course offers a range of subject areas so that you can engineer your qualification according to your interests and career aspirations. This is likely to appeal to you if you wish to follow a specialist career (e.g. as a technical adviser in agronomy, livestock nutrition, biosecurity, agricultural policy research, farm manager, food security and safety, agricultural consultancy, breeding / health and disease, enterprise, or unit operator in agricultural on production-based enterprises either domestically or internationally). Irrespective of subject area chosen, the programme will give you skills in critical enquiry and evaluation of current processes and practices in the land management sector. This will ensure that you have the most up-to-date knowledge and can use it to meet the challenges of a changing industry with confidence. If you are already employed you may choose to study up to 50% of the course in the workplace, reducing the amount of time you will spend on campus-based modules.

 

Tuition Fees: £16,950