Overview
At a Glance
The Rural Surveying and Rural Property Management programme of the University of Aberdeen provides a range of knowledge and skills e.g. land management, public policy, law, planning, economics, and valuation, integrated to meet the future challenges facing landowners and land managers. As a rural land and business manager the student/graduate is concerned not only with practical land management but also with the financial, legal, planning, and policy contexts within which decisions are made and business interests managed. Further information about the job opportunities for Rural Surveyors is available here.
Understanding of traditional land management (agriculture, forestry, sporting) and emerging and topical issues (environmental and conservation activities, tourism projects, countryside access, diversification and renewable energy initiatives) is combined with an understanding of the business skills necessary for successful decision-making and rural business management. Graduates will be ideally suited to contribute to driving energy transitions relating to land management, in particular wind, water, biomass and geothermal.
Careers
The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline and is the only programme of its kind in Scotland, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Graduates therefore have the option of entering a career in chartered surveying (Rural or Environmental Professional Groups) having already made progress towards their APC. Career options include areas such as land agency, estate management, countryside management, and rural policy and development. Diploma and Masters graduates in Rural Surveying are particularly highly sought-after by the leading land agency firms throughout the UK: Strutt and Parker, Bidwells and Savills to name but a few. Many of these firms visit the Department as part of their annual recruitment strategy. Other graduates have secured employment with landed estates (Buccleuch Estates, Moray Estates, Strathmore Estates, Dunecht Estates), conservation bodies (SNH, RSPB) and public authorities (National Parks, Local Authorities).
Career Opportunities
- Commercial Surveyor
- Graduate Land Manager
- Graduate Surveyor
- Rural Surveyor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Environmental Challenges
- Agricultural Principles and Practice
- Forestry and Game Management
- Rural and Environmental Policy and Law
- Rural Business Management
- Valuation for Rural Surveyors
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Management Studies Public Policy View 213 other Masters in Public Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth
- Those who do not meet the academic requirement but have a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience will also be considered
- English Language Requirements
- An up-to-date CV/Resumé
- A degree certificate showing your qualifications
- A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
- Personal Statement
Work experience
- A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience will also be considered
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22000 GBP / year≈ 22000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10000 GBP / year≈ 10000 GBP / year
Living costs
Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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