Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) specialises in delivering skills, education and support for Scotland’s landbased industries.
The six campuses are located across a wide geographical area, in Aberdeen (Craibstone), Glasgow (Queen's Park), West Lothian (Oatridge), Fife (Elmwood), Dumfries (Barony) and Edinburgh (King's Buildings). There are associated farms, horticultural units and other facilities on or near each campus.
The college has around 6,000 students and 1,300 staff across the UK.
Courses and subjects
The college runs courses leading to further and higher education qualifications, from Access and NC right through to degree and postgraduate level. Vocational qualifications are also available, as are work-based learning (such as Modern Apprenticeships) and short skills-based training courses.
There are a variety of study modes, including full time, part time and distance learning.
Courses are available in the following subject areas: Agriculture; Animal Care; Animal Sciences; Business; Conservation; Engineering; Environment, Equine and Horse Care; Food; Forestry and Arboriculture; Golf; Horticulture and Landscaping; Poultry; Rural and Estate Skills; Sustainability; Veterinary Nursing and Veterinary Medicine.
The SRUC is Scotland’s only agricultural and rural studies college.
Facilities and services
All campuses have excellent learning and teaching facilities as well as social spaces and sports facilities. On site student accommodation is also available at some campuses.
Each campus has special facilities according to the courses they teach, for example the working farm at Oatridge, the 18-hole golf course and horticulture gardens at Elmwood and the Scottish Forestry Technology Centre at Barony.
There is support and guidance available for students at all campuses, covering issues such as finances and careers information. There are also a range of sport and library facilities available to students.
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