Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)

About

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) was founded in 2012 as a result of a merger with the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) and Barony, Elmwood, and Oatridge Colleges. Through these institutions, they can trace their history back over 100 years. They have six campuses, eight farms, 25 consulting offices, eight veterinary practices, and six research centers. Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has a student population of around 5000 students who are paving the future of the agricultural sector. Their campuses are in Glasgow, West Lothian, Aberdeen, Dumfries, Ayr, and Edinburgh. They provide a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and top-up degree programs across a range of topics.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) provides a plethora of postgraduate programs. They cover topics such as agricultural practice, animal nutrition, animal behaviour, and welfare, poultry science, ecological economics, environmental protection, food safety, food security, organic farming, and more. Some of the award classifications their postgraduate courses offer include Master of Science (MSc), Master of Research (MRes), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), and more. Several of their postgraduate courses can be completed in a part-time capacity.

Admissions Process

If you are hoping to study for a full-time undergraduate degree at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), you will have to submit an application via UCAS. It is important to ensure you meet all the entry requirements and include the institution code and course code. These codes can be easily discovered by checking the relevant course page on the university’s website. If you want to apply for part-time or postgraduate courses or apply as an international student, you can apply directly through Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) website. To do this, simply find your course using their course finder and press the apply button. Ensure you meet all the relevant entry requirements before you apply. The university will get in touch in the coming weeks with all applicants to inform them as to whether they have been successful.

Accommodation

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has a range of student accommodation, including its halls of residence in its Oatridge, Barony, and Elmwood campuses. They are all in close proximity to the campuses and all the necessary amenities. The room types vary from en-suite bedrooms to student flats and more. You can expect your room to contain a bed, wardrobe, desk, shelving, and a chair. Some of the rooms have a private en-suite bathroom. If not, you will need to share a bathroom and shower facility with the other students. The kitchen and living areas are generally shared too and make for good social spaces. You will have laundry facilities on-site also. To find out more or book accommodation here, visit Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has a range of scholarships available but these change regularly. Therefore, it is best to contact the college for the most up-to-date scholarships, bursaries, and funding opportunities.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call 0131 535 4000