Agriculture

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years Agriculture and related sciences

A-Level Entry

DE

Avg. Graduate Salary

£20,000

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

A-Level Grades DE
Scottish Higher CC

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Ecclesmachan

Avg. Salary: £20,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Dumfries

Avg. Salary: £20,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Edinburgh

Avg. Salary: £20,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Aberdeen

Avg. Salary: £20,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
9112 Forestry and related workers
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

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