Agriculture
SRUC Scotland's Rural CollegeAgriculture HND is an undergraduate degree at SRUC Scotland's Rural College, based in Ecclesmachan, taught full-time over 2 years. Graduates earn £20,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is DE.
A-Level Entry
DE
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£20,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HND
Location: Ecclesmachan
Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HND
Location: Dumfries
Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HND
Location: Edinburgh
Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HND
Location: Aberdeen
Avg. grad pay (5y): £20,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
Related Courses
Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Ecclesmachan
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Agriculture and related sciences
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £20,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ