Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Here at SRUC we offer academic courses for the full journey, from entry-level to finishing your Master's degree. As an Alumni, we will support your lifelong learning with our wide variety of professional development courses, to help you and your business thrive.

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HNC Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

The course aims to provide a good understanding of different land uses and their impacts on conservation and wildlife management. Individual topics will investigate factors which have influenced the development of current land use. Candidates will also be introduced to the concept of sustainable land management through a greater awareness of their environment. Candidates will be introduced to the policies and issues which will influence conservation and wildlife management in the future. This one year programme is available at our Aberdeen, Barony, Elmwood & Oatridge Campuses and as an on-line distance learning programme;

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NC Countryside Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This course is designed for anyone interested in a career in any aspect of countryside services, like estate maintenance, environmental projects, or wildlife conservation. It also gives you the skills you need to work with community-based or voluntary countryside and environmental projects. You'll learn about conservation management and sustainability, ecology and wildlife identification, habitat protection and access to the countryside. You'll also learn a variety of skills you can use in any working environment, like good communication and team as well as communication and team working skills. This one year programme is available at our Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge campuses.

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HND Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Following successful completion of the HNC students can progress to HND level. This course is designed to develop your ecological and environmental knowledge and make sure you have a solid understanding of the principles of conservation and wildlife management. You'll develop core skills around working with geographic information systems and data handling. You'll also study ethical and professional issues relating to current codes of practice. This two year programme is available at our Aberdeen, Oatridge and Barony campuses.

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BSc (Hons) Wildlife & Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Our Wildlife and Conservation Management Degree has been created to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to prepare them for careers in the conservation, ecology and land management sector. Biodiversity conservation, ecological surveying, habitat management, visitor management and environmental education are just a few examples of topic areas covered in this dynamic course taught by enthusiastic lecturers with direct experience in research and practice. Wildlife and Conservation Management students will be taught practical and applied skills underpinned by academic theory to be able to understand, manage and restore a wide variety of national and international species and habitats. This programme also teaches the knowledge and skills to work with people in the environment to ensure our natural spaces and the wildlife within are protected, enjoyed, and understood by all. The course offers a wide variety of local, national and international field trips to immerse the students in conservation projects, recent trips include – Kenya and South Africa to undertake training in wildlife conservation, as well as making the most of Scotland's remote and remarkable highlands, islands and coastal areas, to develop field study skills and study marine ecology. By working in partnership with a wide variety of conservation organisations, students graduating from the course will leave with a dynamic skillset to be able to respond to the changing demands of the conservation sector. The degree is awarded by the University of Glasgow.

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MSc Wildlife and Conservation Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This programme encompasses a broad range of topics and land uses ranging from conservation management to rural land use planning and interpretation to land-use history. Applications are accepted from those either with or without specifically related previous qualifications - previous students have included graduates of History, Education, Business Management and Engineering, as well as Biological and Natural Sciences. Non-graduate entrants have included students with significant experience in aspects such as countryside rangering, town & country planning and ecology. The MSc/PgDip/PgCert Wildlife and Conservation Management is awarded by the University of Glasgow. This is an on-line distance learning programme which can be completed over a maximum of six years.

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Certificate in Forestry at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

If you're interested in working at any level in forestry and arboriculture, and have no prior experience, this course provides an introduction to a broad range of relevant topics, balanced with strong practical content. You'll work on the college grounds and public and private forest estates to gain sound practical experience in the subject, and benefit from our well-established links within the industry, which have already helped many students obtain work experience and, in many cases, employment.

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Advanced Certificate in Forestry at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This course builds on skills and knowledge gained on the Certificate in Forestry course or from relevant work experience. The course covers a broad range of topics balanced with strong practical content and is aimed students wishing to work at an advanced technical level in forestry and arboriculture, for example tree climbers, machine operators and site supervisors. You'll work in the woodlands and trees on the college grounds and local estates using specialist machinery and equipment like forwarders, decay detection software and a range of modern climbing equipment to gain sound practical experience in the subject. You will also benefit from our well-established links within the industry which have already helped many students obtain work experience and employment.

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HNC Forestry at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This one-year course will develop your skills and knowledge in the management of silviculture, woodland establishment, harvesting and sales as well as surveying and mensuration, mapping and forest conservation. You'll also develop an awareness of health and safety, and environmental issues directly related to forestry. Academic study is supported by practical experience, which will enable you to begin your career in forestry and woodland management.

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HND Forestry at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This two year course will develop your skills and knowledge in the management of silviculture, woodland establishment, harvesting and sales as well as surveying and mensuration, mapping and forest conservation. You'll also develop an awareness of health and safety, and environmental issues directly related to forestry. Academic study is supported by practical experience, which will enable you to begin your career in forestry and woodland management.

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Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This course builds on skills and knowledge gained on the Certificate in Forestry course or from relevant work experience. The course covers a broad range of topics balanced with strong practical content and is aimed students wishing to work at an advanced technical level in forestry and arboriculture, for example tree climbers, machine operators and site supervisors.

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HNC Game and Wildlife Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

SRUC’s Game and Wildlife Management distance learning course is a specialist award aimed at those working within this sector who wish to progress their career. This award will provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meets the needs of employers. The HNC in Game & Wildlife Management (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as deer management, public relations for field sports, wildlife legislation, and habitat management. This qualification typically takes two years to complete.

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HNC Environmental Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This course will give you a sound understanding of different land uses and their impacts on environmental management and sustainable resource. Study mode: Part Time (2 years), Full Time (1 year)

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HND Environmental Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This course will give you a sound understanding of different land uses and their impacts on environmental management and sustainable resource. Study mode: Part Time (4 years), Full Time (2 years)

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MSc Environmental Protection and Management at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

This course teaches how to devise and implement strategies that protect and conserve environments facing a wide range of threats. It can be studied full time over one year, or part time over two years. Study mode: Full Time (1 year)

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