Agricultural Business Management, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our BSc in Agricultural Business Management with Placement Year prepares you to excel as a manager or consultant in the agricultural sector. Delivered at the University of Reading, the UK's top institution for environmental and ethical performance (ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24), and among the world's leading universities for Agriculture and Forestry (top 20 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023), this multidisciplinary programme integrates management studies with agricultural processes. It provides a solid foundation in economic and business principles, applied to land-based industries, while developing skills in financial analysis, critical observation, and practical commercial expertise. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/agriculture-ug/bsc-agricultural-business-management-with-placement-year.The core modules, provisionally approved for 2025/26, include Agriculture in Practice 1, Agricultural Production Systems, The Economic Environment, and The Global Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects. Please note that all modules are subject to final university approval and potential changes as part of ongoing curriculum enhancements. Optional modules may not be available to all students, and updated information will be released in summer 2024. We recommend checking the course page regularly for the latest details on the programme structure.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Agriculture in Practice 1 Agricultural Production Systems The Economic Environment The Global Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.