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Royal Agricultural University
Overview
Royal Agricultural University information
About Royal Agricultural University
UCAS Code: R54
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for 175 years. Today, the RAU has more than 1,100 students studying agriculture, business, environment, equine science, farm management, food, real estate and rural land management.
Tuition fees at Royal Agricultural University
- First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
- International students pay £16,950 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£23.4k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
95%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Royal Agricultural University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Royal Agricultural University
Royal Agricultural University open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are Royal Agricultural University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
104 UCAS pointsAgriculture with Professional Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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104 UCAS pointsEnvironment and Sustainability with Professional Placement Year
BA/BSc (H) 4 Years full-time 2025
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104 UCAS pointsReal Estate with Professional Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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104 UCAS pointsRural Land Management with Professional Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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96 UCAS pointsBloodstock and Equine Performance Management
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
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96 UCAS pointsBloodstock and Equine Performance Management with Placement
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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96 UCAS pointsAgricultural Business Management with Professional Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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96 UCAS pointsBusiness Management with Professional Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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96 UCAS pointsEquine Science and Business with Professional Placement Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025
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64 UCAS pointsAnimal Management and Zoology
FdSc 2 Years full-time 2025
Capel Manor College, Enfield Campus
56 UCAS pointsWildlife Conservation and Countryside Management
FdSc 2 Years full-time 2025
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Royal Agricultural University reviews & discussions
Showing 3 reviews
1st year student
Really interesting and exciting
1 year ago
2nd year student
The timetable allowed you time for independent study. The quality of teaching and feedback was poor especially when giving back assignments. I asked for an extension on an assignment as I’d had a severe anxiety attack the week before and it was denied so I ended up having to hand in a half completed...
2 years ago
Graduate
Lecturers were always happy to help answer any questions or queries. They also had a wealth of knowledge in the industry which ensured a more contextual learning experience
2 years ago
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
65%
low
Teaching on my course
65%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
59%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
73%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
66%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
61%
low
Learning opportunities
63%
low
Learning opportunities
63%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
65%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
65%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
61%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
63%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
66%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
41%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
68%
low
Academic support
68%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
61%
low
Organisation and management
53%
low
Organisation and management
53%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
51%
low
How well organised is your course?
55%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
72%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
55%
low
Student voice
55%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
40%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
65%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
58%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
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