About The University:
The Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) was founded at the start of the 20th century. It is Scotland's specialist higher education centre for courses in rural business and pursuits, land use and environmental protection and applied food, plant and animal sciences.
It has 3 centres, in Aberdeen, Ayr and Edinburgh. There are associated farms, horticultural units and other facilities near each campus.
It has over 1,000 full time students.
The College runs courses leading to SAC Certificates and Diplomas, Higher National Certificates (HNC), Higher National Diplomas (HND) and degrees. The Universities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow validate the degrees.
Courses are run in the following areas
Agriculture
Horticulture and Landscape Management
Environmental Studies and Resource Management
Countryside and Tourism Management
Leisure Management
Science and Technology
Business Management (Agri-Food)
Advisers, consultants and researchers, as well as lecturers, teach on courses, so you get up-to-the-minute information from the world beyond the College.
You could spend part of your course abroad through
the European scheme, Erasmus
an exchange with the University of Arkansas
Employment prospects are good
92% students are in work, further study or training within 6 months
Applying to SAC
for degree, HND and HNC courses, apply through UCAS
for SAC Certificate and Diploma courses, apply to the Admissions Office at Ayr
Support for learningEach student has an Adviser of Studies who helps with personal or academic problems. There is a high staff to student ratio so help is always on hand.
On-line packages complement classroom work in many courses.
Students with special needs such as visual or hearing impairment, mobility problems, medical conditions, mental health difficulties or dyslexia are welcome. Discuss your needs with the Admissions Tutor as early as possible.
Child care
The College does not have child care facilities, but may be able to help fund registered child care elsewhere.
Mature entrants
There is a flexible entry policy for mature entrants. SAC takes into account qualifications, work experience and motivation.
Access courses for adults
The College recognises Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) courses for adults – in particular Access to Science (Animal Studies) at Stow College, Glasgow.
Advanced entry
Students with
an HNC may be admitted to year 2 of a degree course
an HND may be admitted to year 3
You can take many courses in stages – an HNC, followed by an HND, then a degree, and finally an Honours degree, 1 year for each stage.
Part time study
Where possible, courses are flexible and you can study them part time or by distance learning, using web-based and electronic materials.
Find out more
You can arrange a visit to SAC through the Student Recruitment Officers at Ayr, Aberdeen or Edinburgh.
There are Open Days at all campuses, normally each April, May, August and September.
Did you know?
The Scottish Agricultural College
is developing a new range of courses in Eco-Tourism for future entry
provides consultancy services to 12,000 customers in the UK and worldwide
runs a ground-breaking web-based environmental news service to up-date users with new legislation and best practice.
