BSc (Hons) Rural Land Management

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Rural Land Management at Royal Agricultural University provides a comprehensive foundation in rural professional practice, planning, development, law, valuation, and sustainability. Accredited by RICS, the program prepares graduates for careers in land and property consultancy, estate management, and other rural sectors. Through lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and a research project, students gain real-world experience and develop specialized knowledge in areas such as commercial property management, forestry management, and contemporary land issues.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

A part-time learning option exists.

Outline:

Assessment methods vary, including coursework, often based on case studies sponsored by land management firms. Full-time students usually complete a 360-credit degree by taking modules with 120 credits per year. Part-time students take fewer credits per semester.

Year one establishes a foundation through modules covering:

• Agriculture for land management
• Building Technology
• Fundamentals of Land and Property
• Land and property Economics
• Law 1
• Valuation
• Business Finance and Accounts
• Academic and Practical Skills

Year two delves further with modules such as:

• Law 2
• Valuation 2
• Business, Property Finance and Taxation
• Planning Law and Practice
• Surveying, Inspection, and Measurement
• Forestry, Land, and Resources
• Agricultural Systems and Buildings
• Personal and Professional Development Skills and Employability

Finally, year three allows for specialization through:

• A mandatory 3300 research dissertation on your chosen subject
• Two electives chosen from a broad range, including topics like commercial property management, heritage property management, forestry management, development and appraisal, and contemporary land, property, and society issues

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module. This may include coursework based on real-life case studies sponsored by land management firms, examinations, presentations, or projects.

Teaching:

Teaching is conducted through various means:

• Lectures: Delivering key concepts and knowledge.
• Seminars: Providing opportunities for guided discussions, critical analysis of cases, and student participation.
• Group Tutorials: Addressing specific problems or topics in smaller groups to encourage interaction and collaborative learning.
• Practical Sessions: Engaging students through hands-on activities, simulations, field visits to farms, estates and properties, and other practical exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts and develop professional skills.

Careers:

Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career options within the land, property, and rural sector:

• Land and property consultancy
• Valuation
• Estate management
• Residential sales and lettings
• Entrepreneurship/business managers
• Auctioneers
• Utility and compulsory purchase

Other:

• The University welcomes students with various qualifications, including relevant practical experience.
• Generous scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of financial assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

UK International Full-time £9,250 per year £15,300 per year