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Royal Agricultural University

(3.8)
21 reviews
Complete University Guide 2025 ranking
119
131

Overview

Royal Agricultural University information

Level of study
Undergraduate 85%Postgraduate 15%
Mode of study
Full-time 96%Part-time 4%
Gender ratio
Female 54%Male 46%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 9%UK 91%
Number of students
1,010
Source: HESA

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 salary

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

95%

Graduates in work or further study

Average 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

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Courses

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Here are Royal Agricultural University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

104 UCAS points

Rural Land Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Real Estate

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Agriculture with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Environment and Sustainability with Professional Placement Year

BA/BSc (H) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Agriculture

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Real Estate with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Environment and Sustainability

BA/BSc (H) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Rural Land Management with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Bloodstock and Equine Performance Management with Placement

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Agricultural Business Management with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Business Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Business Management with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Agricultural Business Management

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Equine Science and Business

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

96 UCAS points

Equine Science and Business with Professional Placement Year

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2025

Main Site

64 UCAS points

Animal Management and Zoology

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2025

Capel Manor College, Enfield Campus

56 UCAS points

Wildlife Conservation and Countryside Management

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

56 UCAS points

Equine Management

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

56 UCAS points

Agriculture and Farm Management

FdSc 2 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

Royal Agricultural University reviews & discussions

(3.8)
Based on 21 reviews from Royal Agricultural University's students and alumni
5 star
29%
4 star
29%
3 star
38%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
All reviews

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1st year student

Really interesting and exciting

(4)

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...

(3)

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

(5)

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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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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

75%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

61%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

51%

low

How well organised is your course?

55%

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

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

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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