Newcastle University

Agri-Business Management BSc Honours
UCAS Code: N280 (3 or 4 Years)

• Course Overview
• Modules
• Entry Requirements
• Careers
• Finance

Agri-Business Management is ideal for business management enthusiasts who want to stand out from the crowd.

It is a highly practical degree, which helps you develop a solid understanding of one of the world’s largest and most vital industries – managing the delivery of food and fibre to national and international markets.

We use the multidisciplinary nature of the University to the full. We draw on our research in agri-business management, marketing, law, economics, agriculture, psychology, and food and human nutrition and apply it in the context of the agri-supply chain.

We also make the most of our status as one of the foremost UK universities for agriculture, with a range of topics relating to the operation of rural businesses and study visits to the University’s own farming businesses.

Teaching and assessment

On average you will have around 14 contact hours a week through a combination of lectures, seminars, field trips, and small group tutorials. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.

Assessment is primarily by unseen, written examinations supported by a variety of different forms of course work that includes essays, projects, case studies and other exercises. You also have the option in your final year to complete a dissertation. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings.

Work placement

You have the chance to gain real-world business experience through an optional 12-month work placement in the UK or abroad. Recent placements hosts include Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Masterfoods, Waitrose, IBM, Unilever, and HSBC, as well as smaller companies. You will also have other opportunities to develop work-related skills, including:

• undertake a Career Development Module: gain academic credit for activities including volunteering, student tutoring in schools or an existing part-time job
• take part in a globally-recognised team-based simulation: gain the real-time equivalent of the two years’ experience of running a virtual business

Study abroad

UK and EU students have the chance to broaden their academic experience by taking part in a study exchange in Europe between Stages 2 and 3.

School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

As an Agri-Business Management student at Newcastle you will be part of the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. The School's main teaching and laboratory facilities are located on campus in the Agriculture Building. The University also owns two farms which operate as viable businesses and provide excellent case studies for your developing knowledge and skills.

The student-led Agric Society is responsible for fostering a close community spirit within the School and runs a year-round programme of academic and social activities to help you meet like-minded people and make the most of your time in Newcastle.

You will also spend time in Newcastle University Business School, where some of your modules will be delivered. Here you will be part of a global community, with staff and students representing 69 different countries.