Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
A programme route where postgraduate students undertake a research project under an assigned supervisor. Suitable for students who want to complete a substantive research or dissertation component within agricultural and dairy-related research contexts.
Programme overview
This provision comprises Honours and Masters project opportunities that are carried out under named supervisors. Applicants identify and select a supervisor from a published list (for example: Dr Holly Ferguson; Professor Richard Dewhurst; Professor John Newbold; Dr Paul Hargreaves; Professor Marie Haskell) and then undertake a supervised research project.
What you'll study
Students complete a research project aligned to their chosen supervisor. Projects may be linked to the Dairy Research and Innovation Centre and cover topics indicated by that centre, including areas from feeding to environmental studies.
Entry requirements
The source page lists Honours and Masters project opportunities and supervisors but does not specify formal entry requirements; prospective students should consult the programme or admissions office for exact eligibility criteria.
Career prospects
Completing an honours or masters research project develops research skills and subject-matter expertise relevant to careers in agricultural research, dairy science, farm systems, or further postgraduate study.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The page references Nuffield studentships and links projects with the Dairy Research and Innovation Centre; students should explore those named studentship schemes and centre-specific funding opportunities for potential support.
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