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

I live in Suffolk and my grandparents have a farm so every day I would always be up there messing around and seeing how it all worked! My father did a Land Management degree and is now has a real estate company specialising in commercial property. For me, coming from a two year agricultural course, I want to try and combine the two, farming and property, so it was a no brainer to make the choice to come here, especially considering its glowing reputation and the pathways it leads you onto.

Why did you chose to study this course at the RAU?​

Because I want to pursue a career in farming, mainly managing a commercial farm.

What is the best part about this course for you? 

The best part of it is that the lectures we get are not just theory-based lessons, but we go out on field trips to different farms and actually get to apply our knowledge. The course is designed to make you visualise yourself having your own farm to manage. This helps you understand what you have to know and the task at hand much better.

“I had a brilliant three years at Cirencester and will always have a lot to thank the RAU for - not only did I make great friends and get a well-credited degree, but I also had the help and support to come away with a brilliant job too!”

My RAU experience

Studying at the RAU provided me with a fantastic platform from which to expand both my knowledge base and industry network. The nature of the course with a balance of theory and practical case studies, alongside the opportunity to engage with international students already invested in rural development overseas, meant the MSc provided a diverse and rewarding learning environment.

With thanks to the skills I gained and contacts I made at the RAU, I am now working in an agronomy and technical support role.

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).