Program Overview

MProf / MSc Rural Estate and Land Management

Course Description

The MProf/MSc Rural Estate and Land Management course is designed for individuals who enjoy the challenges of managing rural land and property, understanding the issues facing rural towns and countryside, and helping people make the most of their land and property. The course is not currently suitable for international students due to its focus on legal frameworks specific to the UK.

How Will It Benefit Me?

The MProf/MSc will enable students to analyze stakeholder interests, develop techniques for rural land management and appraisal, and appraise the value and worth of rural land. Students will also learn to evaluate and exploit the latest developments in technology, develop performance indicators in rural estate management and strategy, and formulate land management strategies that meet objectives for sustainable management.

Funding

The full-time and two-year part-time courses are eligible for a postgraduate loan. Apprenticeship funding may be available for this course for those employed in England.

Block-Based Study

Modules are largely delivered in one-week blocks on campus, with some modules having an increased online presence and fewer days on campus. Students will be required to allocate time for self-study to complete assignments associated with each module.

Duration

• 1 year (full-time)
• 2 to 3 years (part-time)
• 2 to 3 years (part-time Apprentice route)

Start Date

• September 2025
• January 2026

Location

Harper Adams University campus

Entry Requirements for 2025

A good honours degree (normally 2:1 or equivalent) in any subject. This requirement may be relaxed in respect of cognate degrees or for candidates with extensive, relevant professional experience.

What Will I Study?

MProf (180 credits from)

• Research and Information Skills (REALM and Business)
• Estate Management Law
• Land Tenure Systems
• Rural Asset Valuation
• Agricultural Tenancies
• Rural Estate Taxation and Planning
• Planning Law and Policy
• Optional modules:
  • Agriculture for the Land and Business Professional
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Building Construction and Appraisal
  • Compensation and Utilities
  • Farm Business Management
  • Forest and Woodland Management
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Rural Land Use Policy and Management
  • Sustainable Energy and Carbon
  • Advanced Research Methods

MSc (180 credits from)

• Research and Information Skills (REALM and Business)
• Estate Management Law
• Land Tenure Systems
• Rural Asset Valuation
• Agricultural Tenancies
• Rural Estate Taxation and Planning
• Advanced Research Methods
• Planning Law and Policy
• Major Research Project
• Optional modules:
  • Agriculture for the Land and Business Professional
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Building Construction and Appraisal
  • Compensation and Utilities
  • Farm Business Management
  • Forest and Woodland Management
  • Geographical Information Systems
  • Rural Land Use Policy and Management
  • Sustainable Energy and Carbon

Accreditation

Accredited by: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)