Scottish Agricultural College

SAC is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation, supporting the development of land-based industries and communities through our

• Education and Training Provision• Specialist Research and

Development Resources• Expert Advisory and Consultancy

Services

Scottish Agricultural College

• SAC is Scotland’s Land-Based Higher Education Institution

• Our courses are designed to help our students become outstanding in their field!

A Range of Learning Opportunities

• Degree (BA/BA (Hons), BSc/BSc (Hons))

• Higher National (HND, HNC)

• Foundation (SAC Diplomas)

• Postgraduate (MSc, PhD)

• Training and Vocational Short Courses

• Flexible Learning

• Professional Development

Services Throughout Scotland

3 CampusesAberdeen, Ayr & Edinburgh

8 Disease Surveillance Centres

16 Organic Consultants

26 Farm Business Services Offices

5 Conservation Units

6 Research Centres

3 Experimental Farms

A Choice of Locations: Edinburgh

• Our Edinburgh Campus is located at the University of Edinburgh’s King’s Buildings

• Study in the 24/7 City

• Extensive Sport & Social Facilities

• Links with the University of Edinburgh

A Choice of Locations: Aberdeen

• Our Aberdeen Campus is located on the Craibstone Estate

• Rural Campus, City Life

• Sport and Social Facilities

• New Buildings and Refurbished On-Campus Accommodation

A Choice of Locations: Ayr

• Our Ayr Campus is currently located on the Auchincruive Estate

• Large Rural Campus

• Sport and Social Facilities

• Outstanding Natural Resources for Study and Recreation

New Ayr Campus

SAC is part of a consortium, along with the University of the West of Scotland, to develop a new campus facility close to Ayr town centre.

2007 Show GardenGardening Scotland

A Range of Courses and Subjects

• Agriculture and Poultry Studies

• Countryside and Conservation

• Sport, Tourism and Outdoor

Pursuits

• Horticulture and Landscape

• Business

• Environmental Studies

• Science and Technology

Flexible and Part-Time Learning

• Vibrant Student Population

• On-Line Courses

• Part-Time Study

• Flexible Learning

• Short Courses for Personal Development or Interest

• Training Courses

• Accommodating Your Needs

• Encouraging the Development of Knowledge and Skills for Current and Future Employment

• Competitive Graduate Employment Rate

• Courses Designed in Consultation with Industry

Career Prospects

• Countryside Management

• Rural Resource Management

• Environmental Protection

• Sustainable Environmental Management

• Countryside and Environmental Management course also available by Flexible Learning

Environment and Related Courses

• Agriculture

• Poultry Production

• Rural Business Management– Agriculture

– Enterprise

– Animal

– Equine

– Food

Agriculture and Business

• Applied Animal Science

• Green Technology

• Applied Bioscience– Food Science

• Agricultural Science

• Sustainable Building Technology

Science and Technology Courses

• Activity Tourism

• Equine Tourism

• Nature Tourism

• Food Tourism

• Sport and Recreation Management

• Sports Coaching and Development

• Outdoor Pursuits Management

Sport, Leisure, and Tourism Courses

• Horticulture

• Horticulture with Plantsmanship

• Garden Design

• Landscape Management

• Diploma in Professional Gardening

Horticulture and Garden Design Courses

Postgraduate Study

Courses offered by flexible learning:• Organic Farming• MBA / Business Management• Applied Poultry Science

Courses offered with the University of Edinburgh:

• Ecological Economics • Environmental Protection and Management• Animal Welfare and Behaviour

Research Degrees

A Flexible Choice for Higher Education

• An Alternative Way to Enter Higher Education– Diploma in Agriculture (incorporating HNC Agriculture)

• Advanced Entry with Qualifications Gained Elsewhere

• Flexible Entry and Exit

• Relevant Practical Experience and Vocational Qualifications Welcomed

“I have really enjoyed my time here at SAC. There is a close knit and friendly atmosphere amongst both staff and students. Classes are small and students receive more one to one attention. You’re a name and not just a face at SAC.”

Stuart Rutherford

Student Comments

“Small college with good reputation.”

“Close-knit learning environment.”

“Small, friendly and welcoming.”

Student Comments

SAC offers you:

• The widest choice of courses, at all levels, in subjects relevant and supportive to the land-based sector.

• High quality courses designed in consultation with industry.

• Teaching staff with first-hand industrial and research experience.

• University degrees with SAC added value.

“With a wide range of courses,

there really is something for everyone!”

Student Comments

“Practical sessions are brilliant and the field trips really add to the learning

experience.”

Student Comments

Student Comments

“The study tours to Holland and the Czech Republic have been really useful. I have also enjoyed the modules on livestock, economics and business diversification as they have helped me to relate my experience working at home and on other farms to my summer placement.”

Anne Swanson

BSc (Hons) Agriculture

“The learning environment is relaxed and I am looking forward to the rest of my course.”

Student Comments

“As a mature student SAC suits me rather than feeling lost in a

larger institution.”

Student Comments

“The learning environment on campus is great. It is friendly, and people are always willing to help you if you have a problem.”

Janet Evans

BSc Countryside Management

Student Comments

“As I’m attending my course part-time while working, I found both the flexibility and location of the course perfect!”

Sustainable Environmental

Management student

Student Comments

“If you’re interested in land-based subjects, I

would encourage you to investigate what SAC

has to offer.”

Student Comments

“Courses are a

good mix of

academic and

practical.”

Student Comments

“Being at SAC is fulfilling my dream of getting a Higher Education qualification in a subject I love!”

Student Comments

“University Level Education…

with SAC added value.”

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“I have enjoyed my time at SAC and don’t want

to leave!”

Student Comments

Excellent employability skills and knowledge for life!

Student Comments

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Education and Training at SAC