Overview

Key Features

Soils and Sustainability from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) aims to introduce students to the concept and role of soils in food production and land resources in the 21st century.

Careers

Our program is suitable for students seeking a career in land-based management or environmental protection, it examines the role of soils as a fundamental of sustainable terrestrial ecosystems and the key to food production.

What you'll learn

This programme involves two semesters of compulsory and option taught courses followed by a period of individual dissertation project work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soil Protection and Management

Soils Science Concepts and Application

Soil Ecology & Taxonomy

Professional and Research Skills in Practice

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Those wishing to apply for MSc courses run in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh should apply via the University of Edinburgh.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Soil Science Sustainable Development View 7 other Masters in Soil Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in any subject. Consideration given to UK honours degree at 2:2 with additional experience.

Proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).

RUC uses UK ENIC (formally UK NARIC) to assess overseas qualifications.

Ideally, applicants should arrange for their own letter of comparability through Ecctis’s Statement of Comparability service.

Those speaking English as a second language should sit an IELTS, TEOFL or Cambridge examination prior to application in order to meet the English Language entry requirements of SRUC's courses.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 12 months.

RUK - 10000 GBP

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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