Learn to apply core business concepts to one of the world’s most vital and fast-evolving sectors, agriculture, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and real-world impact.
At the University of Nottingham, we take an applied approach. You’ll utilise business principles such as economic valuation, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship to tackle global challenges in the agri-food sector - all while helping to build a more sustainable and resilient global food system.
This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers where agriculture, business, and sustainability intersect. Whether your ambition is to lead change in farming, influence agri-environmental and food policy, or build a more sustainable future, this degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a real impact.
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Thursday 22 May 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.
Teaching takes place across Sutton Bonington and University Park campuses. The class size and timetable will vary by module, below are various formats of teaching:
Modules will vary in terms of method and structure of assessment; you are provided with details per module on assessment.
You will receive a copy of the marking criteria which guides how we will assess your work for each module and element. Your work will be marked on time, and you will receive feedback.
Your final degree classification will be based on marks gained in your second and third years of study.
You must pass each year to progress. This typically means that you will need to achieve marks of at least 40% in each module.
Examples of assessment methods include:
Each year you will take 120 credits in modules. As a guide, one credit equals approximately 10 hours of work. You will spend around half of your time in lectures, seminars and practicals. The remaining time will be for independent study.
You will be provided with an academic tutor to support you in your studies, and you are encouraged to speak to your tutor or teaching staff if you require support or guidance.
Modules are timetabled and you will receive information on the location and details of the teaching at the beginning of each module.
As a guide, contact hours can be from 15-20 hours per week, dependent upon module choice and year of study.
Overview
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 the agricultural, rural or food sectors.
For example:
Previous graduate roles include:
Average starting salary and career progression
Average starting salary and career progression
91.4% of biosciences graduates were in sustained employment or further study five years after graduation. These graduates earned a median salary of £32,100.*
* LEO data from 2021/22 tax year, published in 2024.
Careers advice
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain’s leading graduate employers (Ranked in the top ten in The Graduate Market in 2013-2020, High Fliers Research).
I chose this course at Nottingham as it balanced my passion for agricultural production with business and entrepreneurial aspects. The modules I’ve undertaken have been specifically tailored to rural and agricultural settings, whilst still being relevant and desirable to business and employers outside of agriculture enabling me to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities.
Chloe Dunne
BSc Integrated Agricultural Business Management 2019
