MSc Agricultural Technology and Innovation at Royal Agricultural University

Programme overview

A programme described as the first of its kind in the UK, combining sensors, robotics, automation, analytics, AI and IoT in crop production, livestock production and natural environment management with entrepreneurship and business management. PgCert and PgDip exit awards are available.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2+ years part-time | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: September or January | Location: Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules cover integrated agricultural systems, entrepreneurship and business planning, research skills, environmental science and technology in agriculture, computing and information technology in precision agriculture, livestock production technology and innovation, crop production technology and innovation, and a dissertation, plus two electives. Teaching is on Wednesdays to Fridays.

Career pathways

Graduates start businesses, become consultants, work in the agricultural and horticultural industry, IT, agronomy, farm management and academia, or advise government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or an equivalent professional qualification and/or experience; non-standard applications are considered case by case and an interview may be required. IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent) for applicants whose first language is not English. Overseas applicants who require a student visa cannot be considered because weekly contact hours do not meet the UKVI full-time threshold.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2027/28). MSc full-time; part-time fees are pro rata by modules taken. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2027/28). MSc full-time; part-time fees are pro rata by modules taken. Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2+ years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/applying

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