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MSc by Research at Royal Agricultural University

Royal Agricultural University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year research master's with training in research design, scientific writing, methodology and statistics (Genstat, SPSS, NVivo) for agricultural and equine research. Research degrees are validated by the University of Gloucestershire.

Duration: 1 year full-time (12-24 months) or 2+ years part-time (18-36 months)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: January 2027 (September entry also available)  |  Location: Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A one-year research project submitted as a thesis and possibly examined by viva voce, plus two research modules delivered online.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree at upper second class level or equivalent; mature candidates with significant relevant experience may be considered after interview. IELTS overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all other elements for applicants whose first language is not English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; experiment and supervisor travel costs are paid by self-funding students in addition. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; part-time not available to non-UK students. Source

Intake: January 2027 (September entry also available)

Duration: 1 year full-time (12-24 months) or 2+ years part-time (18-36 months)

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

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