In addition to the foundation degrees and Bachelor degrees available to study at the RAU, the University validates a number of courses at partner colleges.

Capel Manor College

Capel Manor College is London’s only specialist environmental college, offering a diverse range of full and part-time courses in further and higher education for school leavers and adults.

Our vision is to be the UK's global university for sustainable farming and land management, enabling communities locally, nationally and across the world to thrive in harmony with nature.

We will pursue our vision by focusing on three outcomes which run through all that we do. These goals and measures of success are:

Quality

A global reputation for excellence and leadership across our teaching, research and engagement.

We work with a wide range of UK and international clients from small businesses to international corporations. This includes national governments and agencies, regional and local government and private sector businesses and organisations.

A selection of our clients include:

Our open days and events are the perfect opportunity for you to visit the University and get a real feel for what life as a student is really like.

Find out about more about undergraduate open days and events

Find out about more about postgraduate open days and events

Our Student Services and Accommodation teams are here to provide advice and help when you are living off campus and renting accommodation.

We want students who choose to live in Cirencester and surrounding areas to find appropriate accommodation, to integrate with the community and to stay safe.

We offer a range of professional development courses designed to suit the needs of you or your business.

Students are at the heart of everything we do and ensuring that you have a positive experience during your time here is our number one priority. Our dedicated student advice and support network is committed to looking after your physical, mental and emotional health throughout your RAU journey.

While much of your time at the RAU will focus on your studies, leisure will probably also play an important role in your student experience!

The Royal Agricultural University has always positioned itself at the forefront of ‘applied research’ in agriculture, from its foundation in 1845, when the industrial revolution was realigning food supply systems, through to today when societal concern is focused on how to feed humanity and conserve the land in a period of challenge and change.

Our research strategy is framed around three goals:

This section provides information to key University-wide strategy and policy documents.