My RAU experience

After leaving a career in professional services to work on my parents’ organic farm, I quickly realised I knew next to nothing about agriculture. The Graduate Diploma in Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University stood out because it covers a range of subject areas and has a managerial focus.

The RAU has given me the knowledge, ideas and confidence to take on my next challenge.

My RAU experience

I studied BSc (Hons) International Equine and Agricultural Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University and developed a keen interest in the management of ruralbased businesses; so much so that I decided to stay on to study for an MSc in Business Management.

My RAU experience

Following my undergraduate degree in equine science, I decided to pursue a Masters of Science by Research at the Royal Agricultural University. The RAU encouraged me to explore research ideas within my chosen area of study; equine stereotypy and neurology.

During my research degree, the underlying neural dopamine pathways which may contribute to equine stereotypy performance were explored. Thanks to the support and encouragement received from my supervisors, this work has since been published and presented at the Behaviour 2015 Conference.

My RAU experience

After completing my MSc, I applied for a PhD at the Royal Agricultural University evaluating the effect of contrasting tillage practices, nitrogen management and legume undersowing on spring wheat performance. The aim of this project was to assess relationships between these management practices for both, increasing yields and more sustainable production cropping systems.

My RAU experience

The MSc in Real Estate offers a practical approach to learning rather than a theoretical deskbased approach structured around real-life case studies, which is good preparation for the industry. This is furthered by the viva voce examination, which is not dissimilar to the APC interview. The course has great lecturers, all of whom have extensive experience within the industry, and prepares you commercially for your future career.

The MSc in Real Estate gives you a solid foundation with which to begin your career in the industry.

My RAU experience

After obtaining a BSc and MPhil in social anthropology, and utilising social science research and communications within a management career, I decided to undertake a change and apply for a social science PhD at the RAU. The aim of my PhD research is to evaluate how disease control information is created and communicated amongst stakeholders; scientists, farmers, vets and industry experts, and to assess its effectiveness – particularly in relation to managing bovine tuberculosis (bTB).

My RAU experience

Growing up in a rural area, I soon realised that I wanted an agriculturally oriented career. After reading geography at Exeter University, the MSc in Rural Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural University stood out by a country mile.

It is intensive but also great fun and has the advantage of being vocational, embedding specialist skills and knowledge relevant to my future working life in professional practice as a Land Agent; its automatic RICS accreditation is a huge bonus.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the MSc Rural estate Management course, which is interesting, thorough, and well structured. I've met a lot of likeminded friends who will invariably also become the future key players in the agricultural and land agency industries.

The course at the RAU has provided me with a strong knowledge base.

I studied the MSc in Rural Estate Management at the RAU. I had been working in London for around four years previously, and I was looking to refocus my career. I have always been interested and passionate about the countryside, and decided to direct my career and learning.

Why did you choose to study this course at the RAU?

As an alumna of the RAU, I knew exactly what to expect in terms of the structure of the courses and the lecturing quality available. I knew when it came to studying for a Masters, I did not want to be anywhere else! The industry connections are second-to-none and it has been a fantastic learning experience to start my future career in industry.