Food

The food and drink industry is the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector, and over 97% of the 11,500+ food and drink manufacturing businesses are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

The rich and diverse home grown produce and strong agricultural sector in Scotland along with the complex global issues surrounding food, its production and sustainability make this an exciting time to study one of our food related courses.

The growing opportunities in the sector for innovation, employment and enterprise combined with our world leading research and vast experience of our academic staff gives students the latest knowledge and links to industry throughout their studies and the opportunity to excel in the field.

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Virtual Experience

Take a look around the SRUC Virtual Experience for lots of great student videos and examples of what it's like to study with us.

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SRUC joins new centre tackling food security and climate change

Scientists from SRUC will carry out research into plant breeding and animal nutrition to increase productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a new centre announced by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Women in dairy milk networking opportunity

The Digital Dairy Chain, led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), invited women from the industry to attend the annual Scottish Women’s Convention Parliamentary Reception on 4 March to promote their work.

Free workshops help people kickstart careers in food industry

Anyone with an ambition to run their own food and drink business can now sign up for free workshops to help them turn their ideas into reality.

Food and drink event for north east businesses

Businesses interested in learning about innovative food-and-drink-associated research in the north east of Scotland are invited to a free event later this month.

Food blogger and lecturer recognised in national awards

An agricultural lecturer at SRUC has been highly commended in an annual award to find the most inspirational young person.

New project to sharpen seafood skills

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded almost £39k to develop new seafood skills training courses in partnership with Scottish Sea Farms.

Open days

We have online and in-person open days coming up! Come visit our campuses, talk to course tutors and students, and find out why studying at SRUC is such a unique experience.

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Agriculture

A broad and varied range of industries await in the world of agriculture.

Business

Rural Business Management at SRUC offers innovative courses designed to meet your needs as well as those of prospective employers, ensuring excellent employment prospects.

Poultry

A dynamic, competitive and multi-billion pound industry.

Sustainability

Sustainability, conservation and protecting the environment are now of prime importance.

Student life

Explore what life is like at SRUC from before your arrival all the way through to graduation. Find campus and accommodation information, tips, checklists and helpful information on getting started at SRUC. You can also find information on student support services, term dates & timetables, Moodle and more.

Courses for schools

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Apprenticeships

Skills Development Scotland Modern Apprenticeship (MA) and Technical Apprenticeship (TA) programmes offer individuals and employers a package of Vocational Training designed to meet the demands of today’s land-based industries as well as nationally recognised qualifications, equivalent to NC up to HND/Degree level.

How to apply

Whether you fancy an undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time or training course, here you'll find all the information you need to enrol and start.

Fees & funding

The area of student finance can be a complicated and ever-changing one. But don't worry, funding, including bursaries and loans to help with tuition fees, living, and travel costs, is available to help you complete your studies.