Rural Land and Business Management Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Rural Land and Business Management (Accelerated) degree provides a clear chartered surveyor rural pathway for students seeking a RICS rural surveying degree and a fast‑track route into professional roles within rural surveying, land management, agricultural valuation, rural consultancy, and estate management.

This University of Greenwich‑validated degree has been accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), making it an ideal qualification for those aiming to work towards Chartered Surveyor status. The programme is also strongly aligned with the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), supporting progression into agricultural valuation and rural professional practice.

Designed as an accelerated rural land management degree, this programme offers an alternative route into the rural surveying profession, particularly suited to motivated individuals, career changers, and those already working within rural land agencies or related sectors. Delivered over two years, the course follows a block‑release model, allowing students to work in a rural land agency while studying, with teaching delivered at Plumpton College typically one week in every four.

The degree is endorsed by leading rural land and property firms, including Savills, Knight Frank, Batcheller Monkhouse, BTF Partnership, Dalcour Maclaren, Lambert & Foster, Fisher German, and the National Trust, ensuring strong industry relevance and excellent employer recognition. Paid internships are available, offering the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain practical experience directly aligned with a RICS‑accredited rural surveying career.

Teaching combines technical and professional skill development with practical, client‑focused learning. You will gain strong competencies in rural valuation, land and property law, finance, business appraisal, building construction, and consultancy, all mapped to the requirements of RICS and CAAV professional standards. This prepares graduates to progress confidently along the chartered surveyor rural pathway while building a strong professional profile within the rural sector.

Why study this RICS Rural Surveying Degree at Plumpton College?

* Follow a clear chartered surveyor rural pathway through an accelerated degree

* Study a RICS rural surveying degree designed around professional practice

* Paid internships available with leading rural land agencies

* Learn through a block‑release model ideal for combining study with employment

* Benefit from direct employer engagement and industry‑led teaching

* Join a college with nearly 100 years of excellence in land‑based education

* Located in the South East, within easy reach of London and Gatwick Airport

* On‑site short‑term accommodation available for block‑release students.