Whether you are aspiring to a career in farm management, agricultural consultancy or an environmental / land management advisory role, this course will lead you there. Graduates have gone on to work for prestigious companies such as Agrii, Dalmark Group, Waitrose, AGCO and Natural England.
1 Year
Gain a solid grounding in fundamental science while understanding the changing needs of the industry on a degree that is constantly updated in consultation with our industry advisers. You will become familiar with the opportunities for technological transformation and the demands of global production, economic consequences and new policy developments.
3 years
Gain a solid grounding in fundamental science while understanding the changing needs of the industry on a degree that is constantly updated in consultation with our industry advisers. You will become familiar with the opportunities for technological transformation and the demands of global production, economic consequences and new policy developments.
4 years
Gain a solid grounding in both scientific and business skills and grasp the growing number of opportunities available through our network of industry contacts.
3 Years
Gain a solid grounding in both scientific and business skills and grasp the growing number of opportunities available through our network of industry contacts.
4 years
Develop a career within the agricultural and land-based industries with a degree that develops farmers, farm managers and consultants of the future. The range of production systems adopted and commercially practised on our farms, and local farm businesses, provide an invaluable insight into the current realities of commercial farming.
3 Years
Develop a career within the agricultural and land-based industries with a degree that develops farmers, farm managers and consultants of the future. The range of production systems adopted and commercially practised on our farms, and local farm businesses, provide an invaluable insight into the current realities of commercial farming.
4 years
If you aspire to to have a career in the thoroughbred or sports horse industry, our specialist Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management course will teach you all you need to know about training, breeding, racecourse management and enterprise.
3 Years
If you aspire to to have a career in the thoroughbred or sports horse industry, our specialist Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management course will teach you all you need to know about training, breeding, racecourse management and enterprise.
4 years
Whether you already work in this arena or aspire to, you will advance your environmental and landscape knowledge and gain the necessary skills and understanding to make informed and effective countryside management decisions.
1 Year
Benefit from our strong relationships with leading food and farming businesses, policy makers from industry,and government and civil society organisations; as well as gaining access to the organisations directly involved in promoting sustainable food and farming.
3 years
Benefit from our strong relationships with leading food and farming businesses, policy makers from industry, and government and civil society organisations; as well as gaining access to the organisations directly involved in promoting sustainable food and farming.
4 years
If you are looking for a course that offers you real flexibility and advances your scientific, management and entrepreneurial equine knowledge, this course is for you.
1 Year
With a real-world focus, you will benefit from lecturers with experience of domestic and international business management, as well as a strong network of industry contacts. No wonder graduates have gone on to pursue careers at internationally- recognised companies including Mitsubishi Motors, Unilever, Harrods and Weatherbys.
3 years
You will learn the fundamentals of business whilst also developing knowledge of the agriculture and food sector, under the guidance of lecturers with experience of domestic and international business management. With our strong network of industry contacts it’s no wonder graduates have gone on to pursue careers at companies including Criddle, Unilever, Pipers Crisps and Laurent-Perrier.
3 years
You will learn the fundamentals of business whilst also developing knowledge of the agriculture and food sector, under the guidance of lecturers with experience of domestic and international business management. With our strong network of industry contacts it’s no wonder graduates have gone on to pursue careers at companies including Criddle, Unilever, Pipers Crisps and Laurent-Perrier.
4 years
With a real-world focus, you will benefit from lecturers with experience of domestic and international business management, as well as a strong network of industry contacts. No wonder graduates have gone on to pursue careers at internationally- recognised companies including Mitsubishi Motors, Unilever, Harrods and Weatherbys.
4 years
Become a multi-skilled graduate with a thorough grounding in agricultural and equine developments, equine science, business including marketing, finance, law and negotiating skills.
3 Years
Become a multi-skilled graduate with a thorough grounding in agricultural and equine developments, equine science, business including marketing, finance, law and negotiating skills.
4 years
This honours degree course gives you the opportunity to examine the complexities of the market for the following sectors: commercial, residential, industrial, leisure, and rural property, both in the UK and overseas.
3 Years
This honours degree course gives you the opportunity to examine the complexities of the market for the following sectors: commercial, residential, industrial, leisure, and rural property, both in the UK and overseas.
4 years
This unique programme is designed for students who have ambitions of starting their own business and want to do so in a supported environment with guidance from specialist lecturers, practising entrepreneurs and industry mentors.
3 years
This unique programme is designed for students who have ambitions of starting their own business and want to do so in a supported environment with guidance from specialist lecturers, practising entrepreneurs and industry mentors.
4 years
This course offers proven routes to rewarding careers within rural business, estate management, consultancy and property in the countryside. Bidwells, Strutt and Parker, Carter Jonas, Savills, Fisher German and Brown&Co are some of the nationally-recognised businesses our graduates have gone on to work for – and so could you.
3 Years
This course offers proven routes to rewarding careers within rural business, estate management, consultancy and property in the countryside. Bidwells, Strutt and Parker, Carter Jonas, Savills, Fisher German and Brown&Co are some of the nationally-recognised businesses our graduates have gone on to work for – and so could you.
4 years
Interested in roles such as a biodiversity officer, an ecological surveyor, or a countryside manager? These are just some of the routes open to you after this course, designed with organisations directly involved in conservation.
1 year full time (or 2 years part time)
Whether you wish to manage an agricultural enterprise or farming business, migrate into finance or journalism, or continue studying agriculture and land management, this course will give you the practical, financial and leadership skills you need.
2 Years
This programme has been developed as a joint initiative between the RAU and Cirencester College including new state-of-the-art bioscience laboratories and an animal centre with more than 60 species.
2 Years
The effective conservation of species, ecosystems and natural resources is vital for future sustainable development, and the need for conservation professionals is ever increasing. On this course you will gain the academic knowledge, applied ecological theory and extensive hands-on field experience needed to manage habitats and conserve wildlife.
2 Years
Whether you aspire to set up your own business, lead an organisation to success or excel as part of a strong team, this Foundation Degree will give you the core business skills and entrepreneurial spirit to achieve just that.
2 Years
You will learn how to become an effective manager in the countryside, combining your understanding of ecology, landscape development, cultural history and heritage management.
2 Years
This one year farming course has been tailor made for those seeking to become farmers, landowners or managers of contemporary farm enterprises. You will find yourself benefitting from our experts on site at our farms and at our Rural Innovation Centre.
1 Year
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