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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: DN42

Agriculture

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Agriculture at SRUC Scotland's Rural College. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Throughout this course you will learn about the entire food chain from plough to plate; whilst developing the knowledge and understanding required for a senior management role within the agricultural, agri-business or agri-food industries, in both a UK and global context. You will gain skills which give you the ability to tackle problems by collecting, analysing and evaluating information and using it to make sound decisions. Gaining a good appreciation of the environment, moral, ethical and legal issues relevant to the agricultural industry today will be evident throughout your learning as... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Crop Production and Management
Animal Husbandry and Livestock Science
Soil Science and Crop Nutrition
Agricultural Economics and Farm Business
Food Supply Chain Management
Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship
Agricultural Technology and Innovation
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:DN42
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

To include Geography or a Science subject

UCAS Points84

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

You'll find all the information you need as an international student here

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SRUC Scotland's Rural College

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£30,000
5 years£23,500£30,000£38,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
38%
Learning resources
76%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
50%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About SRUC Scotland's Rural College

SRUC Scotland's Rural College offers Agriculture as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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