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Agriculture with Professional Placement Year

Royal Agricultural University

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Royal Agricultural University
UCAS CODE: D704

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

We are reviewing aspects of this course ahead of the 2023/24 academic year to ensure we provide the best possible student experience. Where we plan to make changes which have a material impact on the course, we will communicate those to you as soon as they are available.


Course information

Gain a solid grounding in fundamental science while understanding the changing needs of the industry on a degree that is constantly updated in consultation with our industry advisors. You will become familiar with the opportunities for technological transformation and the demands of global production, economic consequences and new policy developments.Our extensive contacts and external visits to livestock and crop enterprises and agribusinesses will provide you with invaluable insights into industry.Farm491 will give you unparalleled access to on-farm/applied product development initiatives and RAU farms will provide research trials. This will help you to understand what it takes to bridge the gap between the laboratory, the field, the commercial market and the farm. Students have gone on to work for organisations including Agrii, NIAB TAG and AGCO.


Course structure

You will learn through a series of lectures, seminars and practical classes at the RAU farms, local farms, agribusiness enterprises and RAU laboratories.Modules are assessed through a blend of examinations and coursework, including real-life case studies, presentations and reports.The Research Project is an integral part of the course. Completed in your fourth year, it provides the opportunity to research a subject of specific interest or of direct relevance to your future employment.


Work placements

This 12 month placement is designed to enable students to complete a relevant enhanced work placement experience to help them identify future career choices and enhance relevant skills sets sought by employers. The placement allows students to develop a deeper understanding and gain further experience in a relevant business or employment area to enhance their work experience. Students are expected to experience and engage in various aspects of their chosen industry from operational to practical working. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will develop confidence and industry contacts for when you graduate.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Royal Agricultural University

Royal Agricultural University

  • University League Table

    109th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    15th out of 19 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 143
    106 74%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    6th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    17th

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