Agricultural Business Management BSc

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

Our Undergraduate Prospectus lists entry requirements for A levels and International Baccalaureate students for each course.

Students taking the Tawjihi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or American High School Diploma (no APs or SAT Iis) or International Baccalaureate Certificate are usually required to take a foundation course.

Students who have completed one or two years of university study may be eligible for bachelors admission, if relevant subjects have been studied and strong grades achieved. 

Students taking APs or SATs should refer to our entry requirements for the USA.

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You'll graduate with a thorough understanding of business management principles and practices required for modern agriculture and agri-businesses. There are exciting and varied career options in agricultural, rural or food sectors.

For example:

• food supply chain and retail
• marketing and commodity trading
• business management consultants
• accountancy and finance
• policy analysts and advisors
• land agency
• farming/rural business management
• management trainees for major companies
• PhDs and research positions in further education or private institutions

Previous graduate roles include:

• Compliance Advisor, Frontier Agriculture
• Arable Reporter, Farmers Weekly 
• Research Officer at Rural Business Research Unit

How to Apply

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, particularly if you are intending to apply for funding - many applications to scholarships require you to have a firm offer of a place before you can be considered.

Online Application Procedure

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to The University of Nottingham and gives you ongoing information about the progress of your application.

The Postgraduate Applications online system enables you to fill out a standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. When you have submitted your application, you can view its progress by using the tracking system online.

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There is no application fee for Postgraduate courses in the School of Physics & Astronomy which are research based not taught course.

When filling in the application form it is;important to specify your area of interest - Astronomy, Condensed Matter Theory, Experimental Condensed Matter & Nanoscience, Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Spectroscopy, Particle Theory or Cold Atoms;& Quantum Optics Group;in your personal statement.;

For the Research Proposal Section of the application all you need to do is clearly indicate which of the above area of Physics you are interested in studying.

Please attach a transcript and evidence of any English Language qualification to your application.

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Application Process

Once the on-line application is submitted you will be sent an acknowledgement and your application will be passed to the School of Physics & Astronomy for prompt consideration. Home candidates are normally invited to visit the School to meet potential supervisors. Interested supervisors normally contact international applicants by telephone or Skype.

For enquiries regarding the progress of applications contact:;

The Admissions Office
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Nottingham
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Standard Start Dates

The start date must be one of the following standard start dates:

1st October, 1st November, 1st January, 1st April, 1st August

Virtual Open Day

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