Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

About

SRUC has six campuses across Scotland – Aberdeen, Ayr, Barony, Elmwood, King’s Buildings and Oatridge. Students study land based courses from further education to postgraduate level and degrees are currently awarded by the University of Edinburgh or the University of Glasgow depending on the course of study.

Objectives

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) aims to create and mobilize knowledge and talent, partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotland's natural economy. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Agriculture and Business Management
• Animal and Equine, Engineering, Science and Technology
• Environment and Countryside
• Horticulture and Landscape
• Sport and Tourism, 

Reasons to Study at Scotland's Rural College

1. Specialist resources & access to first-rate and national facilities

   SRUC offers all the facilities you would expect from a university/college environment, plus world-class research facilities serving their specialist areas of expertise.

2. Excellent employment prospects in stable and growing industries

   The variety of courses available at SRUC open up an endless number of doors to their students. From working for renowned companies worldwide to starting your own business, the options are limitless!

3. Beautiful weather

   Its not as cold as you may think! Yes, snow is more common in the winter months but that provides the perfect opportunity to take advantage of one of Scotland’s five ski resorts and then in the summer months, the longer summer days make it ideal for walks along the stunning beaches or taking a stroll in the enticing highlands or lowlands.

   
    

4. Industry-leading expertise, research and knowledge

   Their researchers work locally and internationally to better understand and to transform the world around us. Working with industry and policy makers, their staff and students design, develop and deliver real-world change to benefit the global natural economy. 

    

   
    

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• English language requirements: Find detailed information on English language requirements and exceptions based on your country, the English language exam you've taken, and your intended level of study.
• Academic requirements: Specific information about which qualifications you should achieve to successfully apply to be an SRUC student are listed by country in the SRUC in your country page. 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• English language requirements: Find detailed information on English language requirements and exceptions based on your country, the English language exam you've taken, and your intended level of study.
• Academic requirements: Specific information about which qualifications you should achieve to successfully apply to be an SRUC student are listed by country in the SRUC in your country page. 

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Those wishing to study an undergraduate course full-time have to apply through UCAS.

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Those wishing to apply for MSc courses run in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh should apply via the University of Edinburgh. Please visit the University of Edinburgh webpages for further details.

Admission Contacts

Phone : 0800 269 453

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  SRC Library

SRUC Edinburgh Campus Tour and New Arcade

Facilities

• Library: SRUC has Libraries or Learning Commons at all its campuses. Each site has a full collection of books and journals focused on the subjects taught at that campus. You may borrow books and use the facilities at all campus Libraries or Learning Commons. Access to electronic resources is provided for staff and students registered at the institution only.
• Laboratory: SRUC has several laboratories, including a Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory for disease surveillance, a Biomarkers Laboratory for animal and veterinary research, and a Containment Level 2 Microbiology Laboratory. It also has specialized facilities like a mobile meat laboratory and a "living laboratory" garden for agronomy and soil testing.
• Research Center: SRUC manages six research farms to provide research, education and knowledge transfer resources linked primarily to its applied research programme.
• Accommodation: SRUC has access to a range of accommodation options available for students, either on campus or in the local area.
• Sports: Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has sports facilities at its various campuses, though the specific amenities vary by location.
• Place of Worship: In Glasgow you can find faith centres and vibrant faith communities that honour and celebrate multi-cultural beliefs and communities and offer a welcoming space for students.
• Cafeteria: Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has cafeteria or canteen facilities at its various campuses. 

Accreditations

UKAS

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr Mia Aitchison

  Lecturer Dr Mia joined SRUC as a lecturer in Animal Science in 2013 whilst completing her PhD examining the energetic budgets of broiler chickens at Aberdeen University. Since then she has taught a r... read more

  ange of subjects (from 1st year Chemistry to Msc Statistics) but her key subject areas predominately involve statistics, physiology and nutrition.
   
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  Maria Rodrigues da Costa

  Lecturer Maria's main interests are animal health and welfare, paying particular focus on its interconnections with veterinary public health. She combines data analysis and visualization with her veterinary ex... read more

  pertise to generate and interpret useful information for farmers, stakeholders and national authorities. Her academic background and her current training as a resident of the European College of Porcine Health Management help her to bridge the gap between pig research and the pig industry.

  
   

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  Dr Robin Walker

  Senior Lecturer Dr Robin is a researcher and lecturer with over 25 years experience in crop and soil systems research, teaching and KE delivery. He is programme lead for the distance learning MSc in Agricultural Prof... read more

  essional Practice and has been teaching into the Organic Farming distance learning MSc for over 15 years. 
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  Professor Jamie Newbold

  Provost and Deputy Principal Jamie graduated from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne with BSc Honours in Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition in 1981. He then went onto do a PhD on Microbial metabolism of lactic acid in the... read more

  rumen at the Hannah Research Institute in Scotland. Prior to joining SRUC he was Professor of Animal Science and Director of Research and Enterprise at the Institute of Biological and Rural Sciences, Aberyswyth University, Wales. 
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  Dr Kate Lamont

  Senior Lecturer Kate Lamont, a Behavioural Scientist at the Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health, is a social scientist and project manager / team leader. At SRUC she has focused on farmer perspectives o... read more

  n biosecurity, the mental health and wellbeing of farmers, crofters and veterinary surgeons in large animal practice, and rural communities.  She is an experienced research interviewer and collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams, Chair of the SRUC Social Science Ethics Committee and a Mental Health First Aider.

Notable Alumni

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  Róisín McLaren Socialist
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  Mark Ruskell Politician
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  Douglas Ross Politician
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  Alex Fergusson Politician

History

After the West of Scotland Agricultural College was established in 1899, the Edinburgh and East of Scotland College of Agriculture and the Aberdeen and North of Scotland College of Agriculture were both established in the early 20th century. These three colleges were merged into a single institution, the Scottish Agricultural College, in 1990. In October 2012, the Scottish Agricultural College was merged with Barony College, Elmwood College and Oatridge College to re-organise the institution as S... read more