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.

What did you enjoy most about your course and studying at the RAU?

David: I enjoyed the closeness with our lecturers and their support. The course offered a great balance between theory and onsite visits, and its program and organisation fit perfectly with my needs in terms of my career path.

With an undergraduate degree in biology, I very much arrived in a property career by accident. Eight years later, and whilst I knew I had found the right arena, I realised I wasn’t excited by any of the ongoing career paths open to me.

Why did you choose the RAU?

Mt first experience of the RAU was back in 2007 when I came to the University to take part in a summer camp. Years later I’d already completed undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at home based in agriculture. But I was keen to enrich my learning and gain a foreign experience as an international student. I remembered my visit to the RAU so started doing research into going there. I also visited again to attend some open days.