Agriculture | SRUC Scotland's Rural College

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Course summary

Throughout this course you will develop an overview of all agricultural systems including livestock, crops and farm buildings and machinery, along with the essential skills necessary to run a successful farm business. You will develop an understanding of how agriculture relates to animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues. The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a careers at supervisory/junior management level within agricultural industries, or for self employment in farming or other land-based sectors. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply to join year 3 of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Agriculture course.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: 004D
Institution code:: S01

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Course options

Open days

SRUC Elmwood Open Day
28 Mar 2026, 10:00
Cupar
SRUC Barony Open Day
14 May 2026, 09:00
Dumfries
SRUC Elmwood Open Day
14 May 2026, 16:00
Cupar

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