Working in the UK countryside and environmental management sector is more complex and demanding than ever before. The practical implications of climate change, species and habitats under threat and the challenge of managing competing interests in the countryside are common concerns to many. We live and work in a densely-settled environment with increasingly diverse expectations of the countryside and of land management. Food and fibre production, biodiversity, beautiful and distinctive landscapes, access and recreation, sustainability, the production of renewable energy, opportunities for learning and community development – these are all typical issues that Harper Adams graduates understand and are equipped to deal with as they develop their careers in these exciting and challenging times. By choosing the Countryside specialist route, followed by a foundation or honours degree in Countryside Management or Rural Enterprise and Land Management (REALM) you will be ready to follow in their steps.

Please note: You should choose the Countryside route if you wish to progress to the Rural Enterprise and Land Management (REALM) degree.

Entry requirements

You must be at least 17 years old, with an expectation to have eight or nine GCSE passes at grade C or above, to include English language, maths and science. However, we judge all candidates on their individual merits and may take other skills, qualifications and life experience into account when considering applications. Mature students without formal qualifications will need to provide evidence of their ability to pursue successfully a course at this level. This may include an academic assessment at Harper Adams, taken on interview days.

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