MProf Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

The MProf/MSc will enable you to analyse a range of stakeholder interests and their influence, generally and site specifically, in rural land management. You will become competent in a range of techniques for rural land management and appraisal, be able to appraise the value and worth of rural land and review the role of property in organisations. Students also become skilled at evaluating and exploiting the latest developments in technology and developing performance indicators in rural estate management and strategy.

Department: Land and Property Management | Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 to 3 years (part-time); 2 to 3 years (part-time Apprentice route) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Research and Information Skills (REALM and Business), Estate Management Law, Land Tenure Systems, Rural Asset Valuation, Agricultural Tenancies, Rural Estate Taxation and Planning, Planning Law and Policy. Optional modules include Agriculture for the Land and Business Professional, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Building Construction and Appraisal, Compensation and Utilities, Farm Business Management, Forest and Woodland Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (normally 2:1 or equivalent) in any subject. This requirement may be relaxed in respect of cognate degrees or for candidates with extensive, relevant professional experience. Other candidates may also be considered for the PgC programme. In addition, all candidates will be expected to provide references and may be considered by interview and/or evidence of their relevant experience and motivation for the course. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time new entrant MProf (180 credits) fee 2027/28; part-time charged pro rata per module. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,340 a year (2027/28). Full-time new entrant MProf (180 credits) overseas fee 2027/28. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 to 3 years (part-time); 2 to 3 years (part-time Apprentice route)

Apply through the official page: https://srs.harper-adams.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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