Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

What you'll study

The course covers biodiversity conservation, ecological surveying, habitat management, visitor management and environmental education. Practical, applied fieldwork is emphasised alongside theoretical grounding. Students take part in local, national and international field trips to gain direct experience; recent trips have included Kenya and South Africa for wildlife conservation training and study of Scotland’s highlands, islands, coastal areas and marine ecology.

Entry requirements

Specific entry criteria are listed on the course pages; prospective students are directed to the SRUC admissions information and application guidance for details.

Career prospects

Graduates leave prepared for work across the conservation, ecology and land management sector. Typical areas of employment include biodiversity conservation roles, ecological surveying, habitat and visitor management, and environmental education, with the practical field skills to respond to changing sector demands.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

SRUC provides fees and funding information on its course pages; applicants should consult the institution’s funding and scholarship resources and contact SRUC for guidance on available support.