BSc Agriculture with Business Management

This programme focuses on applying scientific and technological principles to modern agricultural production, utilising the University's extensive farm estate and specialist facilities. Students develop practical skills through hands-on experience with livestock and crop systems, supported by precision agriculture technology. This applied approach is delivered through:

• University Farm Estate: Access to over 1,000 hectares of commercial farmland at Trawsgoed and Fferm Penglais, including dairy, sheep, and arable enterprises for practical husbandry and farm management.

• Precision Agriculture Technology: Hands-on experience with GPS-guided machinery, yield mapping software, and drone technology for crop monitoring and data analysis.

• Substantial Research Project: A major final-year project where students conduct original research in areas like grassland management, animal nutrition, or sustainable crop production.

• Industry Analysis: Practical use of the Farm Business Survey data and collaboration with the Farm Advisory Service for real-world farm business planning.

Graduates of Aberystwyth University’s BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Business Management combine technical agricultural knowledge and applied business skills to manage and innovate across farming and agri-enterprise sectors. They secure roles such as Farm Business Manager, Agricultural Consultant, Agronomist, and Rural Development Officer:

• The IBERS Employability Team and Careers Service assist students with placement preparation, career mentoring, and networking through the Integrated Year in Industry, providing real-world experience and professional development.

• Employment statistics show up to 95% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months, with average starting salaries around £24,000–£27,000, reflecting strong industry demand for agribusiness professionals.

• Students undertake their industrial year in collaboration with partners like Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, Farming Connect, Germinal, and the Centre for Innovation in Livestock (CIEL), gaining insight into agricultural and business systems.

• The program’s long-term value is bolstered by research connections through IBERS, one of Europe’s leading agricultural research institutes, and partnerships such as the Net Zero from Productive Grasslands initiative with Germinal.

• Graduates achieve strong professional outcomes, advancing into management, consultancy, and sustainability-focused roles across UK and global agribusiness networks.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue MSc Sustainable Agriculture, MSc Agricultural Economics, or MSc Farm Business Management at Aberystwyth or internationally. Many advance to PhD-level research in agri-business innovation, precision farming, or sustainability science.