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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D704

Agriculture with Professional Placement Year

Royal Agricultural University
Cirencester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Professional Placement Year at Royal Agricultural University. Based in Cirencester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. We are reviewing aspects of this course ahead of the 2023/24 academic year to ensure we provide the best possible student experience. Where we plan to make changes which have a material impact on the course, we will communicate those to you as soon as they are available. Course information Gain a solid grounding in fundamental science while understanding the changing needs of the industry on a degree that is constantly updated in consultation with our industry advisors. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Assessed through a blend of examinations and coursework
Including real-life case studies
Presentations and reports
UCAS Code:D704
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

example of possible offer

International Baccalaureate

26 points

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic55555

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Agricultural University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£20,000£25,000£31,500
5 years£25,000£31,000£38,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
74%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
74%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
62%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Royal Agricultural University

Royal Agricultural University offers Agriculture with Professional Placement Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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