It also ensures that you graduate with a range of managerial skills necessary for your future career. In your first two years you study core modules in economics, agriculture, forestry, soil science, ecology and countryside management. The scheme is jointly run with the University of Wales, Bangor. Entry at either university is permitted, and you may divide the three years of your degree scheme between the two campuses. Teaching and Learning Teaching is by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, fieldwork and work-related assignments.
Assessment is continuous, based on work assignments in addition to written examinations.
The broad base of this degree scheme qualifies you for managerial careers in rural business, agriculture, tourism and recreation provision, plus many related professions and services. It is also attractive to employers such as local authorities, UK and EU rural development and environment protection agencies, and non-government organisations. Career opportunities also exist in the media, marketing and teaching. The information is taken from the 2002 Undergraduate Prospectus.