Program Overview

BSc (Hons) / BSc Agri-Business (Top-up)

Course Overview

This conversion course allows students who have gained a HND or foundation degree in Agri-business, or a related subject, to top-up to a full honours degree.

The course is structured around a programme of lectures, tutorials and seminars delivered over an academic year (September to June). If you choose to top-up to a full honours degree you will then undertake a further six months of study, in which you will complete an Honours Research Project, and further selected modules to allow you to achieve the correct number of credits to be awarded the BSc (Hons) qualification.

Entry Requirements

• Top-up applicants must have achieved an average of 55% in their Foundation degree to apply for BSc non-honours and 60% to apply for BSc Honours.
• Applicants must have completed a full year’s placement as part of their course of study or two years of full-time relevant employment after their course.

Course Key Info

• UCAS code: BSc: DN4N, BSc (Hons): DN4H
• Institution code: H12
• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Location: Harper Adams University campus
• Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

Course Modules

Year 1

• Honours Research Project (HRPROJC17) | 30
• International Agri-Business (R6013C17) | 15
• Supply Chain Management (F6014C17) | 15
• Management Consultancy Project (F6017C17) | 15
• Strategic Management (R6021C17) | 15
• Options - Leadership and People Management (R6016C17) | 15 - Applied Farm Business Management Case Study (R6004C17) | 15

Accreditation

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Harper Adams University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIM Graduate Gateway. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.

Fees and Costs

The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section. You will also find course related costs, specific to this course in the Fees and Charges PDF.

Other Courses That May Interest You

• Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Agribusiness Management UCAS: DN43 Year of entry: 2025
• Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Agribusiness Management (with placement) UCAS: DN41 Year of entry: 2025
• Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Business Management UCAS: N3NM Year of entry: 2025

Whilst every opportunity has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information on this course page, Harper Adams University wishes to emphasise that the content is regularly reviewed and is subject to change from time-to-time as required. Our courses undergo reviews to ensure they are flexible, relevant and as up-to-date as possible.