Postgraduate studies
Continue work on a subject area you have become passionate about, embark on a change of direction, or further your career opportunities with a postgraduate course at SRUC.
There are many reasons to undertake postgraduate study: whether to continue work on a subject area about which you have become passionate, to embark on a change of direction, or to further your career opportunities.
SRUC offers unique opportunities for postgraduate study. Our unbeatable links with industry, along with our own highly-respected consultancy and research divisions, gives us knowledge, expertise and facilities befitting a national institution.
SRUC is Scotland's specialist higher education institution for courses that relate to the existing and emerging land-based industries and pursuits, applied food, plant and animal sciences and sustainable land-use.
In addition to its role in education, we have an innovative and leading research and development programme and run an international advisory and consultancy service.
This all means that as a student at SRUC you are taught by a team of staff including lecturers, researchers, advisers and consultants. They will provide up-to-the-minute information and insight into the commercial world beyond the College environment.
We believe no other education institution can offer this combination of expertise and experience. All of our courses aim to provide you with the necessary science, business, research and personal knowledge and skills for your future success.
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Featured courses
Sustainability in Agriculture and Business
This postgraduate programme will equip you with technical and professional knowledge relevant to sustainable agriculture and develop the skills needed to adapt to changing environments, solve problems and propose solutions to the issues faced by agriculture. The programme aims to future proof learning and personalise your learning journey, using authentic real-world applications and tailored assessments centred around personal preference, opportunity or experience.
- MSc
- PgCert
- PgDip
Zoonoses and Epidemiology of Animal Infectious Diseases
This research-focused distance learning course immerses students into actively contributing to scientific research that is trying to solve pressing world problems.
- MRes
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Whether you have family commitments, a day job or just prefer to take things slow, education and training at SRUC is as flexible and diverse as our students.
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Apprenticeships
Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprenticeship (MA) and Technical Apprenticeship (TA) programmes offer individuals and employers a package of Vocational Training designed to meet the demands of today’s land-based industries as well as nationally recognised qualifications, equivalent to NC up to HND/Degree level.
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