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How to become a farmer or farm manager

Runs crops, livestock and machinery, often managing staff and budgets.

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After GCSEs

Agriculture (level 3 diploma) College course: leads straight into this work
General farm worker apprenticeship Apprenticeship: leads straight into this work
A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below

After sixth form or college

Agriculture Degree

With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Business. Typical: BBB–CCC.
With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Agriculture. Typical: DMM–MMM.

Rural and Countryside Management Degree

With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Geography, Business, Economics. Typical: BBB–CCC.
With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Agriculture. Typical: DMM–MMM.