Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

What you'll study

Core learning covers every element of food production from field to consumer, together with practical and intellectual skills to collect, analyse and evaluate information for problem solving and decision making. You will develop managerial competencies relevant to national and international agricultural, agri-business and agri-food contexts, and study the environmental, moral, ethical and legal issues affecting modern agriculture and its societal links.

Entry requirements

The course page lists entry information and application guidance; specific academic and admissions criteria are provided on SRUC's How to apply and Entry requirements pages. The programme accepts applications during Clearing and prospective applicants are invited to contact the institution to discuss applying.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for senior management and technical roles across the agriculture industry, including positions in agri-business and the agri-food sector at national and international levels, where decision-making, data analysis and an understanding of regulatory and ethical issues are required.

Scholarships & funding angle

SRUC provides fees and funding guidance on its Course overview and Fees and funding pages; prospective students should consult those resources and contact the college for detailed information on available scholarships, bursaries and financial support.