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Rural Business Management
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Edinburgh
- Awarded by:
- Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Course summary
Throughout the course you will develop a thorough knowledge of the fundamental concepts of business management and students will be provided with the opportunity to study elective subjects in other disciplines, such as animal science, agriculture, horse business, rural surveying and land management. The delivery of the course includes the advantage of using case studies, which are often accompanied by site visits, giving you a hands-on feel for the land-based industries. By the end of the course the students will be equipped with the necessary skills to develop a career as a manager in the agri-food and land-based industries, or for self employment.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- has vacancies
- has vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D0N0
- Institution code:
- S01
- Campus name:
- Edinburgh
- Campus Code:
- Z
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applications may be considered advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 from applicants with relevant HNC or HND (or equivalent) qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team to discuss your options further.
International applicants
SRUC has a long tradition of welcoming students from outside the UK to study with us, and we find they greatly enhance the learning experience of other students and their unique viewpoint and carried life experiences. International student rules and regulations are set by national governments. For the most up to date guidance, please visit our website – www.sruc.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BCC
Scottish Higher - BBCC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H4, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy) and Maths (for numeracy)
Scottish HNC - Pass
Applications may be considered for year 2 entry from applicants with relevant HNC qualifications. Please contact Admissions to discuss further.
Scottish HND - Pass
Applications will be considered for year 3 entry from applicants with relevant HND qualifications. Please contact Admissions to discuss further.
English language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a course taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability can be viewed on our website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course.
Guidance on English Language requirements https://www.sruc.ac.uk/courses-training/student-support/international-students/study-requirements-for-international-students/
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
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Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@sruc.ac.uk
Phone:0131 535 4480
General Course Enquiries
Email:study@sruc.ac.uk
Phone:0800 269 453
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