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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D001

Equine Science and Management

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Ecclesmachan, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Management at SRUC Scotland's Rural College. Based in Ecclesmachan, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run a range of equine businesses both in the UK and further afield. You will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to continue learning at postgraduate level, or to transfer skills and knowledge into a different future career path. 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

Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Horse Nutrition and Feeding Management
Equine Health and Disease
Equine Business Management
Stud Farm Operations and Breeding
Equine Behaviour and Welfare
Yard Management and Operations
Equine Industry Project
UCAS Code:D001
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

To include a science subject.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
71%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About SRUC Scotland's Rural College

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