An SRUC education will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to move confidently into your chosen career. 95% of our graduates are in work or continuing in full-time education within six months of completing their course.
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Master's Programmes
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- M.Sc. Ecological Economics
- M.Sc. Food Security
- M.Sc. Soils and Sustainability
- M.Sc. Sustainable Plant Health
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- M.Sc. Food Security
Social Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Ecological Economics
About
History
Four respected partners – Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges and SAC – merged in 2012 to become Scotland’s Rural College – SRUC. We exist to deliver comprehensive skills, education and business support for Scotland’s land-based industries, founded on world class and sector-leading research, education and consultancy.
Education
Leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture, land and the rural sector.
Global AimsTo create SRUC academic resources which have national impact and global influence.
To be an international leader in land-based research and consultancy services.
To be a sustainable, well-resourced organisation with exemplary environmental credentials and real ownership amongst students, staff and stakeholders.
To continue to build on our assets and reputation.
Research
Our Research Strategy
To do excellent strategic and applied research on the global and local food security issues, and to actively support the translation of research results into practice. Our research ethos is strongly collaborative, and we have a long history of industrial, NGO and academic partnerships locally and internationally.
Our Key Resources- Experimental farms including main livestock and crop species
- Plot-scale agronomy trial capability
- Nitrous oxide emission measurement equipment
- Individual food intake measurement for dairy and beef cattle
- Methane measurement facilities for livestock
- Suite of techniques for monitoring animal behaviour
- CT and ultrasound scanning
- Animal and crop science laboratory facilities
Career
The courses offered at SRUC are very varied and open up a huge range of possible career avenues, from engineers to environmental consultants.
Our courses are designed with industry in mind and our tutors understand the workplace that their students are ultimately aiming for.
So by taking a course at SRUC, you will be well prepared for what awaits once you have finished.
Take a look at the career choices to get an idea of what you could end up doing after completing one of our courses.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Student services
SRUC has a long tradition of welcoming students from the European Union and other countries to come and study with us.
We are active in engaging with other educational institutions around the world in order to work in collaborative research and education projects and student exchange programmes.
We have found that overseas students greatly enhance the learning experience for our UK students, as they often have unique viewpoints and life experiences which are of great value in improving the understanding of differences around the world.
If you are an overseas student and would like to study with SRUC you should find lots of information to guide you!
Housing services
SRUC has access to a range of accommodation available for students, either on campus, in arrangement with partner universities or in the local area. This includes Halls of Residence at some campuses.
New students are given priority for places in SRUC accommodation, and assistance is available to help students find accommodation in the private sector.
Accommodation details are sent to applicants to whom an offer is made.
Library services
SRUC has libraries at Aberdeen, Ayr, Edinburgh, Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge campuses.
Each library 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. Access to electronic resources is also provided for staff and students.
ICT services
Our bright and well-equipped boardroom is ideal for both formal and informal meetings. The stylish table seats eight comfortably and there is an additional area with easy chairs and window seating. Facilities include: • laptop with internet access • overhead projector • access to wi-fi network • small kitchen • administrative support
Medical services
Campus students can register with the specific medical facility, but if you are not sure please contact your Education Office for further guidance.
Student Life
Campus life
- Aberdeen campus is located on the Craibstone Estate, about 5 miles from the centre of the City of Aberdeen.
- Ayr campus is located on a state-of-the-art campus on the riverside, right in Ayr town centre.
- Barony campus is located on the Barony Estate in the rolling landscape of Dumfries and Galloway.
- Edinburgh campus is located on the University of Edinburgh's King's Buildings Campus on the south side of the City of Edinburgh.
- Elmwood Campus is situated in the town of Cupar, North East Fife, only 9 miles from St. Andrews.
- Oatridge campus stands on its own 283-hectare estate in the West Lothian countryside and it is within easy reach of the City of Edinburgh.
Sports facilities
There are different sports facilities available at each SRUC campus, ranging from gym and fitness equipment to playing fields, golf courses and ridding paddocks.
The sports facilities available and information regarding when they are open and how they can be accessed can be identified for each campus from the links below.
Student clubs
Students Association (SRUCSA)
SRUCSA has its own website!
Find out all about the work SRUCSA is doing across SRUC and the activities that are going on at your campus.
There is also information on the SRUCSA representatives at each Campus and Postgraduate Officer, plus details of all the clubs and societies you can get involved with.
Accreditation
We are a designated higher education institution and are recognised by the Scottish Funding Council as a Small Specialist Institution. SRUC also receives funding from the Scottish Government Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division for research and consulting activity.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.