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Bachelor of Agriculture Top-up
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Top-up) at Aberystwyth University (Department of Life Sciences), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 1 year.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of Agriculture Top-up. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
Career outcomes
- Enterprise and farm management
- animal health and nutrition
- agricultural politics and administration
- crop and grassland agronomy
- agricultural supply companies (administrative
- consultancy and sales roles)
Curriculum
- 1-year full-time programme built mainly from 20-credit modules. Core and compulsory modules include Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness
- Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management
- Agricultural Research Project
- Research Project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff A Levels Normally must pass a Foundation Degree or HND in Agriculture or another appropriate subject area with an overall grade of Merit or above GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh
- Science and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma:: International Baccalaureate: European Baccalaureate:
Accepted academic background
Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB, or country-specific equivalent; applicants with lower results may take the International Foundation route; some courses have subject requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026
- PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible and upload supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,255 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Life Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 4,500 GBP tuition reduction for sciences Bachelor study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £23,255 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026, PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after), Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component).