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Royal Agricultural University: MSc by Research Programme
| Institution | Royal Agricultural University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Agriculture (CL) |
| Web | www.rau.ac.uk |
| admissions@rau.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01285 889912 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
This one-year full-time MSc by Research programme includes training in research skills to help you design your research project, and on successful completion of these modules you will get the added bonus of being awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods.
Research and innovation are vital to the agricultural and equine industries, which face the constant challenge of adapting to scientific and technological advances. Expert, evidence-based insights lie at the heart of the industry’s ability to respond to those changes in a way that will benefit the industry itself and the wider world. This programme is your chance to play a pivotal part in that process.
You will be trained by the RAU’s globally renowned researchers in how to formulate enquiries, critical approaches to reading, scientific writing, research methodology and statistics (e.g. Genstat, SPSS, NVivo).
You will also gain the skills and confidence to lead lectures and contribute to internal seminars and external conferences. You may also attend taught subject classes to update your knowledge and understanding on disciplines related to your chosen subject of study and to further your critical review skills.
The full-time Master of Science by Research programme has two elements, completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, and a one-year research project submitted as a thesis and possibly examined in a viva voce.
Our research degrees are validated by the University of Gloucestershire allowing you to interact with a large and subject-diverse postgraduate community.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The standard minimum entry requirement will be an Honours degree at upper second class level or an equivalent academic qualification from a comparable international institution. Mature candidates with significant relevant work experience and lower academic qualifications may also be considered for entry, following personal interview. For students whose first language is not English, the University will accept the International English Language Test (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in all elements. International students will also need to achieve IELTS Academic or equivalent at the appropriate level for your programme of study. |
| Location | Royal Agricultural University Stroud Road Cirencester GL7 6JS |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18050 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The standard minimum entry requirement will be an Honours degree at upper second class level or an equivalent academic qualification from a comparable international institution. Mature candidates with significant relevant work experience and lower academic qualifications may also be considered for entry, following personal interview. For students whose first language is not English, the University will accept the International English Language Test (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in all elements. International students will also need to achieve IELTS Academic or equivalent at the appropriate level for your programme of study. |
| Location | Royal Agricultural University Stroud Road Cirencester GL7 6JS |
Fees
| England | 2750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 2750 GBP for Year 1 |
About the Royal Agricultural University
The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been at the forefront of agricultural education and a key contributor to the land-based sector for more than 175 years.
We combine knowledge and industry connections with an innovative, forward-thinking approach that continues to open doors for our graduates.
Set in 25-acres of picturesque green grounds in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, the University has over 1,100 students and offers many programmes at postgraduate level.
Alongside access to arable and dairy farms and an equine centre, students also benefit from an award-winning Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme and Farm491 – RAU’s agritech business …
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