The Royal Agricultural College is the oldest agricultural college in the English speaking world and has been at the forefront of land-based education since 1845. The College has a long-standing, global reputation in research and consultancy.

Situated in Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds, the campus is steeped in history and tradition and often referred to as the 'Oxbridge of the countryside'.

We offer career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate courses to 1000 students from over 40 different countries. The diverse range of subjects includes food production, business management, equine, agriculture, rural land management and property.

The College has three schools, Agriculture, Business and Real Estate and Land Management, which offer a unique set of postgraduate programmes. The diverse range of MSc, MA and MBA programmes includes Management, Equine, Agribusiness, Rural Estate Management, Property, Wine Business Management, Agriculture and International Rural Development.

The Royal Agricultural College has an unrivalled reputation, both in terms of the quality of the teaching and the networking opportunities available. Strong industry links are reflected in the high calibre of work placements offered to students and the impressive graduate employability rates – 96.6% of our 2010 graduates were in employment or further education within six months of graduation.

Welfare

Postgraduate students at the Royal Agricultural College benefit from a successful and well-established support network. Our team of specialist welfare, student liaison and disability officers, along with personal tutors, chaplains and a College surgery enable our students to broaden their knowledge in a supported environment. Applications from students with disabilities are welcomed and the College endeavours to make all reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access to higher education.