I didn't have any doubts about coming here, because of the amount of farmers in Zimbabwe, they kept saying go to the Royal Agriculture University.

Not only have I met really fantastic friends, but I feel like I've made some good contacts here.

The common aim with our courses, is to set the bigger picture of the environment being the area in which we must all operate. It's all about giving different experience, of different farming systems, under different environmental challenges and conditions.

My RAU experience

Embarking on a career in agriculture was made possible after choosing to study for a degree in a subject I was, and still am, really interested in. The RAU FdSc Agriculture and Farm Management course gave me the opportunity to gain both practical experience and theoretical knowledge in a diverse and growing industry.

A particular draw to the RAU was its rural location and expertise in education for well over a century.

My RAU experience

I have a real passion for wildlife, so the British Wildlife Conservation course really appealed to me. It combined a practical hands-on conservation approach with supporting academic theory, which builds a good foundation for my career in the conservation sector. The work placement element of the course is particularly valuable. I completed mine at Itchen Valley Country Park as a Volunteer Park Ranger, and gained key industry contacts and real-life conservation experience.

My RAU experience

I chose to study at the Royal Agricultural University because of two main reasons:

My RAU experience

I completed the foundation degree in Environmental Conservation and Heritage Management at the Royal Agricultural University and found both the teaching and course content to be excellent. This, and recommendations from previous students, led me to enrol on to the BSc (Hons) Countryside Management top-up.

My RAU experience

The course is a great springboard for anyone wanting to launch their career in business, especially agribusiness. It gives you a strong grounding in fundamental business practices whilst allowing you to further specialise in an area of interest. I completed my work placement within the public relations office at McLaren, which combined the theory I’d learnt with my passion for motor racing.

This course proved invaluable in preparing me for my future career progression. 

My RAU experience

I chose this course because it was important for me to study something I have a genuine interest in. I wanted to fuse my love of equestrianism (racing in particular) and agriculture with business knowledge to increase my earning potential. This course, unlike many others I looked at, met those needs exactly.

I’ve worked at Dalcour Maclaren since 2013 and absolutely love it.

On graduation, I was lucky enough to gain a place on their graduate training programme. Four years later and I work with utility clients, am involved with infrastructure projects and organising access, and deal with compensation claims.

No day is ever the same and I have the RAU to thank for setting me up for such a varied and interesting career.

As a Development Agronomist working within research and development at BASF, I am responsible for developing new pesticides for the industry. I hope to do my industry standard BASIS qualification in the near future, which will allow me to take on more of an advisory role. 

The RAU gave me the flexibility to select my modules, so I was able to develop my communication and presentation skills, and gain the confidence to go out and meet with people from across the industry.

As an Account Executive at Pinstone Communications, I work in a dynamic team on a diverse range of clients, spanning the agricultural industry. My role in the team currently sees me writing editorial and press releases, promoting and attending events, managing social and digital media campaigns, and overseeing press communications.

Studying at the RAU gave me a good depth of agricultural knowledge which has been vital in kick starting my career.