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Rural and Countryside Management Degree

After sixth form or college. Covers rural business, estates and the countryside. Mostly taught at land-based specialists; a few courses are accredited by RICS for land agency.

• Level 6
• 3–4 years
• After sixth form or college
• 2 courses at 2 places

Entry requirements

• 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.

Careers it leads to

• Farmer or farm manager: Runs crops, livestock and machinery, often managing staff and budgets.
• Rural surveyor or land agent: Advises on managing, valuing and selling farms, estates and rural land.
• Conservation or ecology officer: Protects habitats and wildlife, often working outdoors.

Where to find it

Apply through UCAS.

Revision guides

A-level Geography · A-level Business · A-level Economics

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