Application FAQ

SRUC is committed to supporting our applicants and will continue to make decisions on applications in a timely way. We are communicating with applicants by email rather than post at this time - please keep an eye on your email and check your Spam filter regularly, just in case.

We are unable to run interviews on campus at the moment, as we’re sure you will appreciate. Some courses may choose to interview applicants and this will be undertaken by phone or Teams. We will be in touch with you about your application.

In the light of government advice, we are not able to carry on as usual. This means that all applicant and open day events are now virtual until further notice. This means we can share what we do with you, and give you a chance to ask questions and chat with us online. Check www.sruc.ac.uk/opendays for dates, and to book. Please also search for and follow your campus Facebook page to keep in touch.

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• Riverside, Ayr
• Barony, Dumfries
• Craibstone, Aberdeen
• Elmwood, Cupar in Fife
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If you have already received an offer, please remember to respond to your offer either through UCAS or directly to SRUC.

National Certificate/Advanced Certificate Horse Care, National Certificate Horse Care (Racehorse Care), HNC/HND Equine Studies, Introduction to Animal Care/National Certificate Animal Care, HNC/HND Animal Care, 

SRUC understands that this is a difficult time to be undertaking relevant work experience and this will be taken into consideration when we review your application.

However, if circumstances change between now and the start of the course, we recommend that you try and gain work experience before the start of the course. 

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing, ABC Level 2 Animal Nursing Assistant, Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistant, Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing

SRUC understands that this is a difficult time to be gaining relevant work experience in a veterinary practice.  Many practices are unable to offer work experience at this time. If applicants are able to gain work experience at a vet or any other animal-related establishment and can do so following the latest government guidelines, this would assist you in your studies. We appreciate that this will only be possible should the current circumstances improve, and it is safe to do so, therefore will take this into consideration when making decisions on applications.

If you have any questions regarding your work experience conditions, please contact admissions@sruc.ac.uk and they will be passed onto the Veterinary Nursing team.

SRUC is continuing to deliver learning, teaching and assessment remotely wherever possible, whilst recognising that some changes will be necessary. We are currently reviewing our progression/admissions criteria and will publish this information when it is finalised.

We want to help support you to achieve your qualification and to progress on to your next activity be it further study or in to the work place.

SRUC understands that this is a difficult time to be undertaking your studies. Where possible, we hope you are able to continue with your qualification remotely. If you wish to discuss the conditions of your offer with SRUC, please contact admissions@sruc.ac.uk

We are planning a blended approach, combining online theory with Covid-secure delivery of practical skills.

Students can expect an outstanding, high-quality experience at SRUC. Prior to Covid-19, we were already looking to the future by introducing more blended (online and face-to-face) ways of learning and teaching. When our new term begins in September, our sophisticated blended learning techniques will allow you to enjoy the vital, hands-on practical sessions in safe, socially-distanced environments.

The Autumn Term will start on 28 September 2020, with a wholly online welcome week/study weekends starting the w/c 21 September 2020. We will continue to follow the Scottish Government’s COVID-19: Framework for Decision Making throughout our planning process and we’ll continue to monitor the advice and guidance as the new term date approaches.

UCAS applicants – please respond to your offer through UCAS (www.ucas.com).  SRUC then receives this information from UCAS.

Applicants who receive offers directly from SRUC – please follow the instructions you are provided with on how to respond. Alternatively, please email admissions@sruc.ac.uk.

After you have accepted your offer, SRUC will keep you up to date with all the information you will need before the start of the academic year. This information will be shared by email, so please check your inbox regularly, including your junk folder. 

If your contact details change please let us know immediately at admissions@sruc.ac.uk. 

Please also look out for information about SRUC and upcoming events on our social media channels.

We are working on the new timetable for the year ahead. By mid-August we should be in a position to give you an idea of when you will be on-campus – you’ll get information sent to you so keep an eye on your emails and post and make sure we have your correct contact address.

More detailed daily timetable information may take us a bit longer this year, but this should be available around the end of August.

The Scottish government has confirmed that while lockdown will be eased eventually, social distancing will need to be maintained, likely until the end of the year, if not beyond. They have also confirmed that periods of lockdown may have to be reintroduced, should we see surges in infections.

Our Campus Term Dates have been revised and can be seen in detail by visiting these pages. In short, the academic year will begin with an online welcome/induction week on the 21st September and teaching will commence on Monday 28th September using a blend of teaching and learning techniques. Content will be delivered online where possible, and practical classes will be arranged for small groups with safe socially distanced procedures. Each course will need to deliver their content slightly differently, and we will be in touch with all applicants through the summer months once more detail about each individual course is confirmed.

You can find more information on our website by following this link. Specific contact details are given for each campus.

You can have a look at our fees and funding web pages. If you are a HN or degree student you can also visit SAAS. We will be sending funding information out to all applicants soon, so also keen checking your inbox, or revisit this page.

We have created new Funding FAQ documents for HNC, HND and degree students, and for college-level course students.

International applicants can email admissions@sruc.ac.uk with their concerns and the Admissions/Immigration Team will make contact with them. 

The pandemic has disrupted much of the last year’s school education and has necessitated alternative arrangements for the assessment of National, Highers and Advanced Highers. This has been a very challenging time for pupils in the senior phase. SRUC wants to acknowledge and commend those learners for their resilience and commitment to their studies throughout a time of considerable academic pressure.

SRUC would like to provide some clarity to pupils, their families and support networks.

SRUC are confident that assessments will reflect pupils’ ability and potential. SRUC fully recognise the circumstances of the last year have made alternative assessment arrangements in schools a necessity. We are confident that teachers will reflect learners' ability and potential in their assessment and SRUC are comfortable using this process as the basis for entry in 2021/22.

Confirmation of places based on conditional offers cannot happen before results day. The assessment and certification process this year has created an unusual situation whereby school pupils will be advised of their grades, via their assessment centre, from as early as late May/June, several weeks before this grade is officially confirmed and published by SQA and other awarding bodies on results day on 10 August. SRUC need the verified grade for all offer holders. This means that during this interim period, SRUC are not able to confirm offers or otherwise act on unofficial grade information as provided by applicants or their schools. We recognise this will feel like a long wait and will be frustrating for some, but it is the only way SRUC can ensure fairness for everyone.

Our advice to those who are concerned they have not met the conditions of their offer. We recognise that this interim period will be particularly worrying for any applicants who thinks they have missed the terms of their conditional offer. Our advice to anyone in this situation is to use this time to research alternative options and speak to teachers, careers advisors for advice. We do not recommend that you take any further action, such as withdrawing your application, because you may still be eligible for a place. You will find this out once your results are confirmed on 10 August.

SRUC will endeavour to hold places for applicants appealing their grade(s). Some learners wishing to appeal their grade(s) may be holding a conditional offer for a place at SRUC that depends on the outcome of the appeal. SQA candidates can register for an appeal from 25 June and should do so by 12 August to get a priority appeal which SQA will process by 3 September, in time to meet the relevant UCAS advisory deadline. SRUC will endeavour to hold places for applicants making a priority appeal. Applicants should contact SRUC to inform us of the appeal as soon as you decide to submit and get further advice on your options. SQA have published guidance on their appeal process which has further information.

Information, advice and guidance is available. Whilst SRUC can’t confirm offers until results day on 10 August, SRUC’s admissions and marketing and student recruitment teams are available to give general information, advice and guidance to any applicant, as well as to those learners who are planning to apply to in the future and would like advice on, for example, subject choices. 

Contact details are listed below for the Admissions and Student Recruitment Teams:

Admissions/Applicants holding offers - admissions@sruc.ac.uk

Student Recruitment/Course Enquiries - study@sruc.ac.uk