Equine Science and Management BSc (Hons)
Scotland's Rural College University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Equine Science and Management BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture at Scotland's Rural College University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £21000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £16500 - £25000 | £18500 - £29000 |
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23872 | £19884 | £22867 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20487 - £27274 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
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Course Description
This course will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to make an effective contribution to the equine industry. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to successfully establish and run a range of equine businesses both in the UK and further afield. You will develop the knowledge and skills to enable you to continue learning at postgraduate level, or to transfer skills and knowledge into a different future career path.
Graduates will manage the overall care of horses in a range of equine disciplines and settings such as nutritional advisors, yard managers, stud yards, the racing industry, welfare and animal/equine behaviour.
This course aims to provide learners with a solid and broad foundation in equine science-based subjects. This foundation will be combined with equine business management subjects to provide you with a range of expertise.
The course is offered at SRUC Oatridge campus, home to the Scottish Equestrian Centre (SNEC).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Equine Science and Management BSc (Hons) at Scotland's Rural College University
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 0% | Welfare Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Costs
Tuition Fees Equine Science and Management BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | year 1 |
| International | £16000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Scotland's Rural College University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Scotland's Rural College University in related subject specific rankings.
Agriculture
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- #842
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 11 university rankings of Scotland's Rural College University
About Scotland's Rural College University
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a publicly funded research school focused primarily on the education of agricultural subjects, such as Countryside Management, Animal Nutrition, and Forestry. SRUC offers courses and programmes across six campus locations, including eight fully-functional farmlands for students to get hands-on and practical experience in.
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Equine Science BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 83% | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £18830 | 160 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Behavioural Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 126 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 126 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 136 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Performance Science BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 131 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Science and Management BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15600 | 125 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Equine and Veterinary Bioscience BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 83% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 160 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Behaviour, Health and Welfare BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 89% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15600 | 161 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Equine Performance Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £13080 £14000 | 126 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
