MSc Business Management at Royal Agricultural University

Programme overview

A conversion-style master's for career changers, graduates of unrelated disciplines and aspiring founders, combining management, marketing and finance with the RAU's expertise in agriculture, food and natural resources. Ignite Enterprise Programme support is available.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2-4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: January 2027 (September entry also available) | Location: Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six core and three elective modules over the autumn and spring terms, followed by a dissertation submitted in August; assessed through continuous assessment and final examinations.

Career pathways

Graduates move into leadership roles, start enterprises or go on to a PhD, with careers in wealth management, finance, marketing, farm management, equine business and consultancy at employers such as Unilever, ADM and Weatherbys.

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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. Management experience is valued for non-standard applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2026/27). MSc full-time; part-time fees are pro rata by modules taken. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/27). MSc full-time; part-time fees are pro rata by modules taken. Source

Intake: January 2027 (September entry also available)

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2-4 years part-time

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

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