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2024 Applications now open!
We’ve got courses for a variety of ambitions, whether you want to work with animals, tackle climate change, or become a business mastermind. We offer full time and part time, entry level through to degree and postgraduate – check out our online catalogue and find the right course for you!

Open Days
We have online and in-person open days coming up! Come visit our campuses, talk to course tutors and students, and find out why studying at SRUC is such a unique experience.

Virtual Experience
We've created a Virtual Experience platform for students where you can find great videos and examples of what it’s like to study our courses, along with campus and facility tours.


Podcast
Our podcast episodes cover our research, our people, the courses we offer, the stories we create and much more.

Major Projects
At SRUC, we're working to solve many of the key challenges our natural economy faces with exciting, progressive and innovative projects that tackle challenges, develop infrastructure, and provide a world-class teaching and research environment.
Latest articles
Eurofins enters new partnership with SRUC
Eurofins Agro Testing is now leading the soil, forage and plant pathology laboratory at SRUC and will work in partnership with SAC Consulting to strengthen and develop its agricultural testing service across the UK.
Talking hemp – the super crop
A new podcast, released today by Scotland’s Rural College’s Rural Policy Centre, looks at why so few farmers are currently growing hemp in Scotland.
SRUC Theatre “must visit” destination at Scottish Smallholder Festival
The 2023 Scottish Smallholder Festival will feature an SRUC Theatre as part of the seminar programme providing a professional and hands-on education for smallholders attending the event.
Scotland Praised by the OECD in a new report on rural innovation
A new report by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) praising the innovation of rural Scotland was launched this week.
Former Agriculture student wins £1k Norvite Scholarship
A former Agriculture student from SRUC has been awarded a Norvite Scholarship, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
New partnership to unlock potential of South’s natural economy
SRUC and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) have agreed a ground-breaking partnership which will aim to maximise opportunities presented by the region’s significant and diverse natural resources.
Courses and training

Academic courses

Training courses








"The training at Barony gave me the basic skills and knowledge to get me into the industry and start to build a career."
"I really appreciate how creative the course is. We have a lot of freedom when it comes to modules."
"My favourite thing about the course was the style of teaching. It was always exciting and fresh."
"The course was fun and the support from staff was fantastic, I felt so at home in my surroundings and this ultimately made me work harder."
"I’ve particularly enjoyed the field trips. They give you a chance to meet new people and make connections in your chosen industry."
"There has always been such a good network of people. Lecturers are really helpful and understanding and I have a great bunch of classmates."
"I really appreciate how our lecturers were always keen and happy to help. The support students receive is above and beyond."
"I have formed great friendships and made many connections within the sector, which will greatly benefit me when I begin looking for employment."
Find out more about our services

SAC Consulting
Our consultants in 25 offices across Scotland and northern England turn research into advice and advantage for business and public sector alike.

Vet & laboratory services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.

Research services
Our work addresses health and productivity in animals, animal welfare and crops, promotes low carbon farming and increases farm output through efficiency and innovation.