Rural Land Management, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Ahead of the 2023/24 academic year, we are reviewing this course to enhance the student experience, with any significant changes communicated promptly. This programme provides established pathways to careers in rural business, estate management, and countryside property, with graduates securing roles at renowned firms such as Bidwells, Strutt and Parker, and Savills.Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the course covers essential topics including rural practice fundamentals, law, valuation, construction, management, and business principles. Delivered through lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and site visits, it includes coursework based on real-life case studies, a research project, and an optional one-year work placement in Year 3 to build professional skills and career insights. Assessment balances essays, exams, and presentations with developmental activities, allowing flexibility for transfers to related degrees.

For up to date module information, please see our website: https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-rural-land-management-placement-year