Stand out from the crowd - postgraduate programmes - funding support and scholarships available

Stand out from the crowd 

Known all over the world for growing experts in our fields, we’re helping to shape the future of the land and all who depend on it. Established almost two centuries ago, we’ve cultivated a strong international influence, reputation and educational experience to be proud of. Today, we’re building further on our impressive heritage to enable our taught postgraduate students to drive innovation, ideas and intelligent solutions to global challenges. 

What that means for you

As a postgraduate student with us, you’ll get to experience an education without walls. Set in the stunning Cotswolds close to lively Cirencester and just 90 minutes from London, we’re surrounded and inspired by nature. With us, you’ll benefit from a hands-on approach to learning and the freedom and specialist facilities you need to apply theory to practice and explore your potential to the fullest. 

• 2^nd in the UK 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (Small or Specialist category).
• 8^th for Student Experience (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).

Our smaller size means we can make a bigger difference to you, too. Offering tailored support, we nurture a friendly community and sense of belonging that’s hard to find. 

Postgraduate programmes

Agriculture

• Agriculture – Graduate Diploma
• Agricultural Technology and Innovation – MSc / PgDip / PgCert
• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security – MSc / PgDip / PgCert
• Agroecology – MSc / PgDip
• Regenerative Farming – PgCert

Business

• Business Management – MSc / PgDip / PgCert
• Food and Agriculture – MBA
• Water Management – MBA
• Business Administration (Food and Agriculture) – PgDip
• Business Administration (Water Management) – PgDip
• Business Administration – PgCert

Cultural Heritage

• Conservation and Management of Historic Buildings – MSc / PgDip
• Cultural Heritage Management – MSc / PgDip / PgCert
• Heritage and Archaeology – MSc / PgDip / PgCert
• Cultural Heritage Research – PgCert
• Retrofitting, Regeneration and Sustainability in Historic Buildings – PgCert
• Historic Building Studies - PgCert

Equine

• Bloodstock and Performance Horse Management – Graduate Diploma

Land and Property

• Real Estate – MSc / PgDip / PgCert
• Rural Estate Management – MSc / PgDip / PgCert

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Brand new facilities at your fingertips 

Many of our facilities are brand new and all add incredible value to your learning experience:

• Analytical lab including AA spectrometer, Calorimeter and CNS Elementar El Vario Cube.
• Large scale, multi-functional experimental barn and field space.
• High precision balance laboratory.
• Clean Project laboratory and portable x-ray fluorescence machine suite.
• Field science laboratory.
• Genetics laboratory including high performance liquid chromatography equipment.
• Microbiology laboratory including CAT II cabinet and horizontal laminar flow hood.
• Fieldwork habitats and environments including arable, woodland, grassland, an award-winning vineyard and a seven-acre market garden.

Industry partners and potential

We’re a high profile hub for a worldwide network of commercial partners, key employers, agricultural universities and other institutions. Closer to home, more than 100 local and regional agricultural and other businesses provide plenty of opportunities to gain first-hand experience of current best practices, emerging techniques and innovative approaches. 

Funding support and scholarships

Once you have a formal offer to study with us, we can support you to apply for a variety of potential funding opportunities. Plus, if you’re already an RAC/RAU alumnus (UK or international), you’ll already be eligible for a 20% reduction in tuition fees. 

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Achieving what success means to you

Our students grow into thriving professionals who are ready to make an impact in business, industry and the wider world. 

• A huge 85% are in highly skilled employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
• Our business incubator has supported 200+ start-ups and SMEs, raising around £33million in investment.
• We’re one of only six UK universities to be made a Centre of Excellence by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs.
• Our global alumni network connects you to 17,000 members instantly.

Whether you’ve ambitions of growing your own business or becoming highly employable, you’ll enjoy all you need to stand out from the crowd. Explore more and apply now.