MSc Rural Estate Management at Royal Agricultural University

Programme overview

A RICS-accredited master's for graduates from outside the rural property sector, offering the fastest route to chartered status as a Rural Surveyor, with a focus on sustainable management of farms, woodlands, residential spaces and developments. Many graduates also attain CAAV fellowship.

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2+ years part-time | Study mode: full-time or part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight modules (integrated agricultural systems, land and estate management strategy and professional practice, planning and development, rural land and property in society, research skills, farm business and enterprise management, rural property law, management of woodlands and the natural environment, rural valuation practice) and a research project submitted in September.

Career pathways

Graduates work in rural estate management, land and property consultancy, valuation, residential sales and lettings, utilities and compulsory purchase and business management.

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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.

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: September 2026

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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