We offer a range of undergraduate degree and foundation courses in many different subjects, meaning you're bound to find the right course for you.

If you want a degree that combines academic and workplace skills, or if you prefer a shorter course, you may like to consider our Foundation degrees (FdSc). You can read more about Foundation degrees here.

Make your event dreams a reality at the RAU

The Royal Agricultural University is the perfect location for conferences, meetings, weddings, and private events. With excellent road links to the M4 and M5, as well as accessible rail connections to London, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, and beyond, our venue ensures convenience and accessibility for all your guests.

Take a virtual stroll through our campus and experience its charm by viewing our latest video tour.

The MacRobert Trust fund awards to the Armed Forces and Education with a particular interest in Agriculture and Sustainability.

Student and staff engagement at the RAU

The Sustainability Action Group chaired by our Chief Operating Officer – Graham Pollard. Graham started with the RAU in 2021 and has brought a wealth of knowledge of leading environmental and sustainability initiatives. As part of the Vice-Chancellors Executive Group, Graham leads the RAU in reviewing and updating our Sustainability Action Plan commitments, and realising our refreshed ambitions.

The Sustainability Action Group is made up of a number of different members of staff across the University, including:

Below you'll find copies of previous undergraduate offer guides and tuition fees. These are updated annually and the latest version can be found on the Important Information about your Offer web page.

Please note that the semester dates below relate to the general teaching and examination periods at the University.

The Royal Agricultural University is similar to the majority of other British universities and operates its academic delivery via semesters. Programmes are taught across two semesters. For most students, your course will be taught and assessed in each semester with an examination period towards the end of each semester.

The semester dates are shown below.

William Emrys Jones, was a leading figure in the rejuvenation of agricultural production after World War II and had a great influence on British farming. He worked as Chief Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture from 1967 to 1973 and was Director of the Government’s Agricultural and Development Advisory Service.

Sir Emrys Jones was Principal of the Royal Agricultural College from 1974 to 1979. He forged strong links with industry and oversaw significant developments in educational standards and facilities at the College.

William Emrys Jones, was a leading figure in the rejuvenation of agricultural production after World War II and had a great influence on British farming. He worked as Chief Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture from 1967 to 1973 and was Director of the Government’s Agricultural and Development Advisory Service.

Sir Emrys Jones was Principal of the Royal Agricultural College from 1974 to 1979. He forged strong links with industry and oversaw significant developments in educational standards and facilities at the College.

The Royal Agricultural University is committed to promoting an educational environment that encourages a range of ideas and views in the spirit of respectful debate and enquiry within the law.

The University will support an atmosphere of free and frank discussion and the expression of controversial opinion so long as this does not incite hatred, violence or public disorder.