Clyde Higgs Postgraduate Scholarship

Thanks to the generosity of the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, the Royal Agricultural University is delighted to offer a postgraduate scholarship.

About the scholarship

  • The award is worth £5,000 per annum for one year of full-time study at the RAU
  • Part time scholars will be awarded a pro rata percentage of the £5,000 divided between the numbers of years of study
  • Paid in three instalments in Autumn, Spring and Summer

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

Campus accessibility

Our accessibility information is available in several different formats; if you require an alternative format, please call 01285 652531 or email commercial.services@rau.ac.uk.

Introduction

The Royal Agricultural University is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Cirencester. During the summer months, accommodation is available for short breaks. All year round, the University is available for weddings, functions, parties and day meetings.

Business degrees

We offer a range of taught programmes to prospective students.

Business degree courses

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or keen on developing a successful career in business or agribusiness, we will support you to achieve just that. Our strong network of alumni have gone on to pursue careers worldwide and for prestigious companies from Mitsubishi Motors to Unilever.

Business students have the opportunity to work with real start-up enterprises based at the Gloucestershire Growth Hub on campus, using their knowledge to find and implement solutions to current industry problems.

Executive education

The Royal Agricultural University hosts or is a strategic partner in several industry-leading training programmes for professionals in the agricultural and land-based sector.

Business staff

Staff member Role Subject and research theme
Adrian Smith Visiting lecturer Business investment and growth
Dr Beverly Hill Associate Professor of Marketing and Degree leader for MSc Business Management Marketing

Booking a Meeting Space

If you are looking for a private room to meet with your clients, team or partners, we offer three meeting rooms that can comfortably accommodate 8 to 14 people. All three rooms are bright, airy and modern, have smart screens, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee.

Our meeting rooms can be booked on an hourly or full day basis by clicking here.

Benefits of working with us

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Listen to current members of staff

 

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Graduation

Graduation is a formal celebration of your academic achievement here at the Royal Agricultural University and every effort is made to ensure that your graduation day is an event you will never forget.

Graduation 2025

We are already planning for Graduation 2025 with a confirmed date as below:

  • Thursday 18 September 2025

If you would like to stay on campus for your graduation there are a number of bedrooms available for a two-night stay at a special price:

Arriving in the UK

It is likely that you will have many questions about coming to and living in the UK. Here is just some of the information that will help you to arrive safely.

What should I pack?

Documentation

Carry the items below in your hand luggage in case hold luggage is late or lost:

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