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SRUC Scotland's Rural College · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 104D
Agriculture
SRUC Scotland's Rural CollegeEdinburgh, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the HNC Agriculture at SRUC Scotland's Rural College. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Throughout the course you will develop skills and knowledge in crop production, animal production and mechanisation along with the ability to complete and maintain appropriate records and documents. You will also develop an awareness of health and safety, animal welfare and environmental issues directly related to agriculture. You will learn and develop, through study and practical experience, skills in production agriculture which will enable you to undertake the running of a farm enterprise at enterprise manager or assistant farm manager level. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £7,600 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 Welfare
Agricultural Mechanisation and Technology
Farm Business Management
Agricultural Health and Safety
Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture
Record Keeping and Agricultural Documentation
Practical Farm Operations
UCAS Code:104D
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DE Preferably to include a science subject or geography |
| UCAS Points | 36 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,000
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,000
Home Student Fee
£7,600
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — SRUC Scotland's Rural College
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000
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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
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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