Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)
Royal Agricultural University

Student rating

(4.2)

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UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2027

Duration

3 Year

Course info

This course offers proven routes to rewarding careers within rural business, estate management, consultancy and property in the countryside. Strutt and Parker, Dalcour Maclaren, Savills and Fisher German are some of the nationally recognised businesses our graduates have gone on to work for – and so could you. Accredited by the[ Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)](http://www.ricscourses.org/Course/#Establishment=Royal%20Agricultural%20University/Country=United%20Kingdom/), you will learn the fundamentals of rural professional practice as well as planning and development, law, valuation, building construction and management. You will develop an essential understanding of sustainability and wider business management to enable you to provide effective advice about farm, estate and other rural businesses while gaining an overall understanding of the multi-functionality of rural practice. This degree is the ideal launch pad into the world of rural land management, or other sectors, depending on your career aspirations. You can gain some additional real-world experience and carve your first steps into your future career through the work placement. Typically, graduates enter employment in rural practice surveying to undertake the two-year [Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)](https://www.rics.org/uk/apc/) and qualify as Chartered Surveyors. Many graduates also seek qualification as Fellows of the [Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)](https://www.caav.org.uk/) at the same time as completing the APC. During your time here, you can enjoy the benefits of a student membership of both RICS and CAAV. You will complete a period of work experience as an assessed part of your course. Our Careers Team run a careers fair each year, providing you with an opportunity to meet with potential employers. There is also an option of a full placement year. You will learn through a series of lectures, seminars, group tutorials, practical sessions and visits to local farms, commercial properties and rural estates.

What students say

Maisie O’Brien

Royal Agricultural University

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

The best parts are the close knit environment. the support systems and academic tutors are also fab. The worst are probably the range of social events on

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Royal Agricultural University

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

Amazing facilities although some are outdated (limited plugs in lecture halls to charge computers etc - not ideal during 3 hour long lectures!). The location is stunning and the student support team are fantastic, the campus is generally very tidy, but the SU has gone downhill in recent years and feels a bit like a money grab at times.

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Jess Homewood

Royal Agricultural University

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

In the most beautiful location in the countryside but just a 20 min walk into Cirencester, which is a gorgeous town. Most students are very friendly in my experience. There's a real sense of community as the uni is so small which I think is great as enables you to make more, close friends. Lectures are mostly engaging and have become more practical recently which is good. Student services are also great and always there. Students union is good but doesn't always get the turn out to events, often due to the price I think. On campus accommodation is great, spacious rooms.

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Maisie O’Brien

Royal Agricultural University

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

I love the quiet rural campus and being situated close to town. I love knowing everyone and feeling safe in the environment. I do think that the su and tithe bar could be improved as it’s too expensive for students and places in town are cheaper. The accommodation is great and most of the lecturers are interesting. There is an issue with some lecturers having really strong accents making it harder to understand what they’re saying especially when covering new terminology. First year was a bit slow but i feel like I’m learning loads in 2nd year, and I feel like it’s preparing me for a career in land management

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Violet Morgan

Royal Agricultural University

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

The university is very good at making you feel like a person rather than just a number. All the lecturers are very friendly and will offer significant support when needed. They also create a very good atmoshphere for studying. Sometimes I find the contact hours are minimal and we could do with more face to face learning. It would also be nice to go on more trips so that we can put the learning into a practical sense.

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Entry requirements

Exam type:

A level

BCC Grades/points required

Not currently available, please Contact University for up to date information.

Tuition fees

Student living

per year

Students from

DATA SOURCE:

UCAS / IDP Connect

Latest reviews

How University rating students rated:

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Overall rating

4.2

5 stars

41%

4 stars

42%

3 stars

11%

2 stars

1 star

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Maisie O’Brien

Royal Agricultural University

Reviewed: 27/02/25

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

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Ruth

Royal Agricultural University

Reviewed: 10/12/24

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

The people make it the absolute best place. I think probably the worst thing about the uni would be that if you were not a specific type of person you would struggle to find friends due to the strong countryside culture of the place.

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Austin Restell

Royal Agricultural University

Reviewed: 10/12/24

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

It’s just a fabulous university with so much to offer, course wise and has a great atmosphere whether that’s the place or the people. Both are fantastic

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Cameron Fielding

Royal Agricultural University

Reviewed: 10/12/24

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

I love the small campus vibe, being able to get around from one lecture to another so easily makes being a student so much nicer. The facilities are all up to date with a great library space to complete work assigned. I have settled in extremely well and am enjoying myself so much.

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Elizabeth Smith

Royal Agricultural University

Reviewed: 28/10/24

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

The social life is great but some of the lecturers could do with going into more detail about the subject they are teaching to ensure the topic is properly understood.

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Sam Broome

Royal Agricultural University

Reviewed: 03/12/24

Rural Land & Property Management - BSc (Hons)

The RAU is a great place to study at. The campus is situated in a lovely part of the Cotswolds with Cirencester within walking distance. The facilities are good, and are being upgraded currently. The staff are all very helpful including generally with the Academic Support Tutors and subject specifically with the lecturers who are always willing to answer any questions you have. In terms of improvements, the RAU could improve car parking as whenever there is an event on parking is difficult.

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