My RAU experience

I chose to come to the RAU because I wanted to study a course that gave me a clear direction post university. The RAU is well regarded within the land and property industry and as a RICS accredited degree it opens up an infinite number of doors in regards to graduate schemes.

Our business

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to net zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping.

My RAU experience

I chose to study at the RAU because the Covid-19 pandemic led me to look for alternate career pathways. I initially intended to go to London and study economics, however the pandemic led me to realise that I valued a close knit community where support was at the heart of the organisation. This then tied in with the future career prospects in Real Estate and Land where human interaction is at the forefront.

My RAU experience

I chose to study Rural Land Management at the RAU because I had studied countryside management at school, and became interested in the management of rural areas. This course covers many interesting aspects of the subject, such as contemporary issues like food security, and I have enjoyed trips to farms, Seizencote (a heritage property trip to an estate in the Cotswolds) and to RAU Swindon campus. 

My RAU experience

My decision to study at the RAU followed a visit with my parents on an undergraduate open day. After only a few hours I had decided that this was the university where I wanted to study.  I instantly took to the layout of the university and preferred the smaller environment the campus offered.

The most enjoyable aspect about studying at the RAU was the people I met. I was lucky to be placed with very likeminded people in halls in my first year, and this handful of people have become lifelong friends.

My RAU experience

I was looking for a course that would take me straight into being a rural surveyor; this meant that Rural Land Management at the RAU was a natural fit. I can honestly say that the highlight of my university was the Agricultural Law module that we did in final year. I enjoyed the community at the RAU and the small campus feel that means that you are known by name to the lecturers, not just a number. 

My RAU experience

Having been interested in agriculture and the rural landscape from a young age, the specialist nature of the RAU really appealed to me along with being surrounded by like minded people. Being a smaller university in a stunning rural setting made the choice to study at the RAU very easy. In addition I was impressed by the alumni destinations and further career prospects following the degree which was very important to me. 

My RAU experience

I chose to study Real Estate at the RAU because the smaller class sizes appealed to me, allowing better relationships with both classmates and lecturers. One of my brothers also attended the RAU and so I had knowledge of all the opportunities available.  I also liked the idea of being able to interlink some rural aspects into Real Estate, as I was initially unsure on the exact area of property I wanted to go into.

My RAU experience

I studied Agriculture at college and wanted a degree which would allow me to work in the agricultural industry, with the aim of becoming a land agent.  Throughout the course we were lucky to have many guest lecturers from the industry, who were able to pass on their knowledge and were great examples of the varied career options available with a land management degree. Guest speakers offered fantastic opportunities for networking and were always available to answer our questions.