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  • Qualification

    Graduate Diploma

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The programme provides a baseline for a transition into the agricultural sector. On joining the programme, you will be expected to have already acquired a range of transferable skills in your previous careers and study. However, this programme enables you toDemonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development within agriculture, science and practiceDevelop your existing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in pursuit of new knowledge and understandingDevelop professional leadership skills, specific to your areas of interest, applicable to a wide range of careers in agricultureThis programme enables you to take a deep dive into the agricultural sciences, as well as practice relevant rural skills and network with the industry. This programme will enable you to acquire up-to-date knowledge relating to your chosen interest areas, and start to apply that knowledge with confidence to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing industry.While many graduates find work as farm managers, farm assurance scheme officers and agricultural consultants, to name a few, others wish to progress onto a Masters course.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,950per year

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University information

Royal Agricultural University

  • University League Table

    125th

  • Campus address

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

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 17 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 152
    123 81%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    9th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.66 67%

    17th

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