2011 SAC undergraduate prospectus

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Where to start?The index on this page gives you a full listing of all our courses. We suggest that you read through theintroduction to the course area first, as this is designed to give you a sound overview of the subject. More detailis given on the individual course pages. Our entry requirements are found on pages 95 to 97, and page 92tells you more about how to apply. Visiting SAC to talk to the Student Recruitment Officers, teaching staffand current SAC students is also an excellent way to find out more so please come along to one of our Openor Taster Days if you can. Finally, make sure you check our website for additional and up-to-date information!

A full list of SAC’s undergraduate courses, organised into general subject areas, is given here, together withUCAS course codes and campus locations.

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Page Course UCAS

Code

Aberdeen

X

Ayr

Y

Edinburgh

Z

BBuussiinneessss

47 BA/BA (Hons) Rural Business Management (Agriculture) NDF4 • •

47 BA/BA (Hons) Rural Business Management (Animal) ND23 • •

47 BA/BA (Hons) Rural Business Management (Enterprise) D0N0 • •

47 BA/BA (Hons) Rural Business Management (Equine) ND24 •

47 BA/BA (Hons) Rural Business Management (Food) ND2P •

48 HND Rural Business Management 654D • •

49 HNC Rural Business Management 012N • •

AApppplliieedd SScciieennccee aanndd TTeecchhnnoollooggyy

32 BSc/BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science D300 • •

33 BSc/BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience D420 • •

33 BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience (Food Science) CD96 •

34 HND Applied Bioscience 527D • •

35 HNC Bioscience 017D • •

36 BSc/BSc (Hons) Agricultural Science D700 • •

37 HND Agricultural Science 007D • •

38 BSc/BSc (Hons) Green Technology CF98 •

39 HND Green Technology 89FC •

40 HND Sustainable Building Technology 72FK •

41 HNC Sustainable Building Technology 27KF •

Agriculture

21 BSc/BSc (Hons) Agriculture DN42 • • •

22 HND Agriculture 004D • • •

23 HNC Agriculture 104D • • •

24 Diploma Agriculture •

25 HNC Poultry Production 324D •


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UCAS Application Codes and Campus Codes are given in the table above. SAC’s Institution Code Name isSSAACC, and the Institution Code is S01. Further information about how to apply is given on page 92.

Page Course UCAS

Code

Aberdeen

X

Ayr

Y

Edinburgh

Z

SSppoorrtt,, TToouurriissmm aanndd OOuuttddoooorr PPuurrssuuiittss

81 BA/BA (Hons) Activity Tourism Management N832 •

82 BA/BA (Hons) Equine Tourism Management N870 •

83 BA/BA (Hons) Food Tourism Management N860 •

84 BA/BA (Hons) Nature Tourism Management N833 •

85 HND Activity Tourism 038N •

86 HNC Activity Tourism 338N •

87 BA/BA (Hons) Outdoor Pursuits Management N874 •

88 BA/BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development N872 •

89 BA/BA (Hons) Sport and Recreation Management N873 •

90 HND Sport and Recreation Management 278N •

91 HNC Sport and Recreation Management 178N •

HHoorrttiiccuullttuurree,, LLaannddssccaappee aanndd GGaarrddeenn DDeessiiggnn

67 HND Garden Design 092W • •

68 HNC Garden Design 192W • • •

69 BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture D410 • •

70 HND Horticulture 914D • •

71 HNC Horticulture 014D •

72 BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship D4D7 •

73 HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship 454D •

74 Diploma in Professional Gardening •

75 HNC Landscape Management 34KD •

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54 BSc/BSc (Hons) Countryside Management F750 • •

55 HND Countryside Management 157F • •

56 BSc/BSc (Hons) Environmental Protection F851 •

57 BSc/BSc (Hons) Sustainable Environmental Management FN82 • • •

58 HND Environmental Management and Sustainability 47DF • • •

59 BSc/BSc (Hons) Rural Resource Management F810 •

60 HND Rural Resource Management 018F •

61 HNC Countryside and Environmental Management 057F • • •

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Learning at SACUniversity level education…SAC added valueAt SAC, we recognise the responsibility we have inensuring our students leave us with the knowledge,skills and confidence required to develop their futurecareer. We’re proud of the reputation our courseshave, which is one of quality and industrialrelevance, taught by those who are recognised andrespected educationalists and experts in their field.

It’s not all just sitting in lecture theatres…You learn in many different ways at SAC. There will, of course, be traditional lectures, some involving guest speakers, and practical classes suchas laboratory work (depending on your course), butyou’ll also participate in a range of seminars andtutorials, group presentations, projects, and writtenassignments. Our goal is to ensure that you developthe necessary academic knowledge in your chosensubject area together with the transferable skills suchas independent learning, group work, presentation,communication, IT, and problem solving that you’llneed for your future.

And learning isn’t confined to the classroom!Whatever course you’re studying you’ll find thatstudy tours, field trips, and real-life case studies allfeature. Our smaller teaching groups also mean weare able to arrange regular visits to relevant industrylocations and to meet experts working in your field.

ResourcesSAC has all the resources you would expect from aUniversity level College, such as excellent library andIT facilities, and well-equipped teaching classroomsand lecture theatres. Our specialist resources are alsosubstantial. SAC has farms, advisory offices, andveterinary services located across Scotland. Our

science courses are supported by well-equippedteaching laboratories, and our strong research basemeans that students have access to highly specialisedlaboratories and equipment. We have amenity andcommercial horticultural units, woodlands, gardens,conservation centres, and historic buildings. Inaddition, our strong industry partnerships provideaccess to learning at facilities such as the RoyalBotanic Garden, research institutes, and tourism and outdoor pursuits venues.

The SAC Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)All SAC students have a personalised learning area in the SAC Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This can be accessed at any time, and fromanywhere with an internet connection, and providesa valuable and flexible source of learning support for both campus-based and distance learningstudents. Material to complement lectures, campusannouncements, careers information, job vacanciesand college events can all be found here.

For students undertaking courses by flexible learning, ‘virtual’ modules are complemented withreal-time, online group tutorials, allowing interactionand the exchange of ideas between lecturers andstudent groups.

Student RepresentationAt SAC, all students have the opportunity to make a difference. Student Liaison Committees (one for eachcampus) and the Education and Skills Committeeprovide students with a direct and formal means of communication with SAC’s senior managers andBoard of Directors. In addition, each course yearelects student representatives who meet with stafftermly as part of the course’s Student Liaison Group.


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Your opinions matter to us and you’ll find that weconsult with you regularly throughout your time atSAC. On-line evaluations give you the chance to tellus what you think about the modules you study andmore generally about your overall experience ofbeing a student at SAC.

During 2010, Students’ Associations at each campus will be supported by the Students’Association Development Officer, who will work with students and staff to establish a full-timestudent sabbatical officer post. This post will assist SAC in shaping future developments which affect the student experience.

Employability and CareersSAC’s courses prepare you for the future. Of the students completing courses in 2009, 92% had found employment or were studying for afurther qualification within 6 months. Our coursesare designed with your future career in mind;vocational in nature, blending academic withpractical. We regularly invite industrial representativesto advise and contribute to our plans for new andexisting courses.

As a student at SAC you will be taught by a SACteam which, depending on your course, may includelecturers, researchers, vets, and consultants as well as speakers from industry. Knowledge transfer is atthe heart of SAC - passing on experience, industryinsight, and expertise, ensuring the commercialenvironment is part of the classroom.

Where appropriate to your course, you will study for industry recognised training qualifications. All first years will work with their Adviser of Studies in devising, and then completing, aprofessional development profile (PDP). You will also be encouraged to enhance your classroom

learning through appropriate personal volunteeringand community projects which may contribute to formal assessments.

Formal, short term, work placements feature onmany courses. Longer placements, such as SAC’sunique Trust Traineeship scheme, also exist, and thisoffers successful applicants the opportunity to workin SAC’s own Consulting Division for the summerbetween third and fourth year.

A testament to the career worthiness of our coursesis that many companies approach SAC first whenseeking new employees. A biennial careers fair also takes place, attracting a mix of blue chip, and smaller companies, charities and volunteeringagencies, as well as training and public sector bodies.

Ensuring a quality educationIn addition to its own internal quality assurancesystems, SAC participates in the Quality AssuranceAgency for Higher Education (QAA) institutional and programme review, and Scottish QualificationsAuthority (SQA) quality procedures. Being inspectedand complying with these external benchmarkingagencies ensures that SAC’s quality of education is guaranteed. Our comprehensive internal qualityassurance system covers all aspects of the developmentand delivery of SAC’s courses, and includes an appealsand complaints procedure. The Further and HigherEducation Charter for Scotland sets out the standardsexpected of Higher Education Institutions and theseare encompassed within SAC’s education qualitysystem, the College’s Commitment to Service, and its Student Charter.


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Student ServicesLooking after your welfareStarting your course at SAC is bound to bring you new challenges. You’ll be managing yourtime and your finances, while studying, socialising, and possibly working and juggling family commitments. If you find you need help, you’ll have the reassurance that timely support is readily available.

Student Services describes the facilities and team of staff that support your well-being while you are studying at SAC. We aim to provide a friendly,and, when needed, confidential service. If you arelooking for advice and help with money matters,personal issues, health care, accommodation,spiritual support, sport, recreation or leisure, Student Services will listen, advise and help.

Student support is a concern of all teaching staff at SAC, particularly your Adviser of Studies. Thecampus Senior Tutor is also a key contact, especiallyfor funding and learning support concerns. SAC has access to a network of community and partnerUniversity support agencies. If Student Services is unable to help, it will know who can and will put you in touch with them quickly.

Disability and Learning supportIf you have a disability, SAC will undertake allreasonable efforts to facilitate access to our courses.Applicants declaring a disability and who meet or arepredicted to meet academic entry requirements willbe contacted by the programme leader and thecampus Senior Tutor to discuss the specific supportneeds required to enable the applicant to achievecourse outcomes. If you wish to discuss yourparticular needs in advance of submitting anapplication, please contact us and we will arrangefor a Senior Tutor to speak with you.


Studying Full-TimeEach undergraduate course is made up of“modules” – different subjects studied during theacademic year. For example, in year one of a courseyou’ll find that you study up to 15 different modules,giving you a breadth of understanding in your chosensubject area. In years three and four of the degreeyears, you study fewer modules, but are required to work more independently, specialising in the areas of the course which interest you.

At SAC the teaching timetable is organised into half-day blocks of study. Usually, one module will take uphalf a day a week (either a morning or an afternoon).There will be additional work (assessments andgroup projects for example) to do in your own time.

SAC’s provision is credit rated and mapped against the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework(SCQF) which means you receive recognition for the successful completion of each module.

Studying Part-TimeAll of SAC’s undergraduate courses are available to study full-time or part-time.

As a part-time student you study alongside full-timestudents but take fewer modules each year therebyreducing your learning time commitments to fit in other things like a job or family responsibilities.Typically, part-time students study at half the rate of full-time, so an HND course may take four yearsinstead of two. However, we are as flexible as youneed us to be and if your personal circumstanceschange and you want to study more or less, or even suspend your studies for a while, it is possible.

Returning to LearningBeing a “mature” studentWhether you are thinking about studying full-time or part-time, taking the decision to return to learningafter an absence is an admirable one.

We’re aware that returning to learning can bedaunting. SAC staff are experienced in guiding youthrough the practicalities of being a student, andmany students find our small class sizes and excellentaccess to lecturing and support staff really helps thetransition. We particularly welcome the diversity oflife experiences that older students bring into thelearning environment and are delighted with theinteraction and group bonding that emerges betweenthose who join SAC straight from school or college,and those who have taken a break from formal learning.

Around 45% of our student body can be classed as“mature” (over 25) so you will find that you’re notalone when you join us. Some students have justtaken a few years out before progressing theireducation, some have brought up families, others are planning to study while they are working to improvetheir prospects, and there are those who havepursued successful careers in a different field beforedeciding to change direction and take up study again.

“Studying at SAC has given me a flexible opportunityto study while continuing to work full-time. Myemployer agreed to give me half a day a week toattend the course. The teaching staff take the time to get to know all of the students and appear to go that bit further to help you fit in and enjoy yourstudies. I would certainly have no hesitation inrecommending SAC as a place to study part-time.”

Corri McHardy

BA Rural Business Management

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Distance LearningLearn at home, with occasionalweekend studySAC offers a number of distance learning courses, currently mostly at postgraduate level. At undergraduate level, you are able to study two courses by distance learning:

• HNC Countryside and EnvironmentalManagement (see page 61)

• HNC Rural Business Management (see page 49)

Other courses are planned for the future.

The HNC course is studied part-time, at home, by using materials provided by CD-ROM and on-line through SAC’s Virtual Learning Environment.At this pace, the HNC course takes 2 years tocomplete. Students are required to attend threeweekend study schools each year (six in total) when field work, case studies, classes and someassessments take place. The weekend study schools also give you the opportunity to meet fellow students and lecturers face-to-face.

Short Courses – for interest or professional developmentMany learners choose to study just one or twomodules with SAC. The modules which make up our undergraduate courses can be studied as standalone subjects, without the need to sign up for a fullcourse. You attend the timetabled class along withthe other students.

Distance Learning modules (available on the HNCs in Countryside and Environmental Management, and Rural Business Management) are also availablefor short course study.

“My experience at SAC was so positive andenjoyable. It was over 30 years since I hadundertaken any formal study so to say that I was nervous would be a gross understatement!!However, any fears were quickly dispelled mainly due to the fantastic support from all the teachingstaff. It was hard work but so rewarding that I hope to do some more study next academic year.”

Fiona Murray

HNC Horticulture

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“The course was really flexible and for me it was a great way to fit studying in around a full time job.The CDs containing the ‘lectures’ were really easy touse and included all of the relevant information needed to complete the assessments. The staff were really supportive and approachable.”

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Professional Training CoursesIn addition to its undergraduate and postgraduatecourses, SAC offers professional training coursesthrough its Training Services provision. ContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) is available for arange of industries, and includes food hygiene,tourism, business and management skills, CPD forvets, environment and conservation courses, andplant and equipment skills. SAC students are alsogiven opportunities to benefit from this industryrecognised training while they are studying theiracademic courses – sometimes as part of a module,sometimes as an extra course at cost. Further detailscan be found on the Training Services website atww ww ww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//ttrraaiinniinngg

“Studying at SAC has given me a flexible opportunityto study while continuing to work full-time. Myemployer agreed to give me half a day a week toattend the course. The teaching staff take the time to get to know all of the students and appear to go that bit further to help you fit in and enjoy yourstudies. I would certainly have no hesitation inrecommending SAC as a place to study part-time.”

Alison Rock

BSc (Hons) Environmental Protection

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About our coursesUniversity level educationWhat qualifications are offered?SAC offers a range of undergraduate qualificationsfrom Diploma to Degree.

Degree coursesOur degrees, are either a Bachelor of Arts - BA/BA(Hons) - or Bachelor of Science - BSc/BSc (Hons).Depending on the subject, they are awarded by eitherthe University of Glasgow or the University of Edinburgh.We’re very proud of our close links with these ancientScottish universities, and students take our degreecourses in the knowledge that they will graduatewith a world-wide respected university degree.

Diplomas and CertificatesHigher National Diploma (HND) and Higher NationalCertificate (HNC) qualifications are awarded by theScottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and theircontent is designed in close consultation with industry,business and other colleges, to maximise employmentand progression opportunities to our degrees.

SAC’s Diploma courses normally combine SQANational Units with work placement opportunities.

All of SAC’s courses aim to blend the subject specificacademic and practical skills and knowledge required,with a relevant range of transferable skills, in orderto maximise your employment opportunities. You’llfind that the HNC and HND years are quite broadand varied designed to give a good grounding inyour chosen subject area. The degree years will bemore in-depth and specialised in content, culminatingin you undertaking your own research project in yourHonours (final degree) year.

How are the courses structured?We have structured our courses to offer you entryand exit flexibility, as the diagram shows below. For example: students who successfully complete aHNC at SAC, are able to choose to carry on straightinto year 2 of a related HND, and then progress intoyears 3 and 4 of a related degree course, without

SAC

DIPLOMA

(INCORPORATING HNC)

SCQF 6

HNC & HND

SCQF 7

HND(YEAR 2)

SCQF 8

GENERAL

DEGREE

SCQF 9

4

3

2

1

3

2

1

2

112

1

3 OR 4 HIGHERS

OR

2 OR 3 A LEVELS

OR

3 OR 4 IRISH LEAVING

CERTIFICATE SUBJECTS

ENTRY TO LEVEL 3

WITH HND

HNC2 HIGHERS

OR

1 A LEVEL

OR

2 IRISH LEAVING

CERTIFICATE

SUBJECTS(HIGHER LEVEL)

STANDARD

GRADES

OR

GCSEs

OR

IRISH LEAVING

CERTIFICATES(ORDINARY LEVEL)

HONOURS

DEGREE

SCQF 10

(HIGHER LEVEL)

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any repeated years. Conversely, students who initially intend to study for a degree course, but for some reason find that they need to leavetheir studies earlier than intended, are normally able to leave at the end of year 1 with a HNC or the end of year 2 with a HND qualification.

SAC has a mixture of students – some know thatthey will study all four years of the Honours degreefrom the start, and others enrol initially for a HNC or HND and find as they progress that they want tostay on to complete their degree.

How long does the course last?If you’re studying full-time, an HNC lasts one year, an HND two years, a general degree three years, and an Honours degree lasts four years. Part-timestudy normally takes twice as long, but we are able to be flexible about the rate at which you study the course.

SAC has an academic year of 30 weeks, divided intothree terms (for first and second year students) ortwo semesters (for third and fourth year students).The year starts in late September/early October, and ends in June. Exact term dates are available on our website.

University Partners: Edinburgh and GlasgowSAC works with partner universities to give youaccess to prestigious university degrees when yougraduate with us. Most of SAC’s degrees areawarded by the University of Glasgow, while ourEnvironmental degrees are awarded by the Universityof Edinburgh. Both of these historic Universities areranked in the top 100 in the world, giving you anundergraduate degree with international recognition.

Advanced EntryDo I have to start the course in Year 1?No. If you have qualifications which are suitable, you can apply to join the course in Year 2 or Year 3,to save you repeating what you’ve studied before.You should check your qualifications with SAC’sAdmissions Office, but for example: if you have arelated HNC qualification from another College, you may be accepted straight into Year 2 of the HND or degree course. If you have a related HND, or a foundation degree, you may be acceptedstraight into Year 3 of the degree.

Charlotte Holland joined SAC as a 3rd year RuralResource Management degree student following an HND in Environment and Heritage Studies withthe University of Highlands and Islands (UHI). She says ...

“I had no problems fitting my previous HND in with the degree, and lecturers were always helpful indeveloping knowledge of any first and second year topics which they felt would benefit me. I really did find the conversion to student life at SAC very easy and only regret not coming here sooner!”

Charlotte Holland

BSc Rural Resource Management

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Partner CollegesSAC has formal agreements with a number ofpartner Colleges offering guaranteed advanced entry onto SAC’s courses for successful students.These include Banff and Buchan College, AberdeenCollege, Angus College, James Watt College, and Kilmarnock College. Contact details of thesecolleges, and further details about progressioncan be found on our website at:ww ww ww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//lleeaarrnniinngg//pprroossppeeccttiivvee//pprrooggrreessssiioonn//ccoonnttlleeaarrnniinngg//

SAC also has close links with the three Scottish Countryside Colleges:

Barony CollegeCourses at Barony College include agriculture,agricultural engineering, environmental resourcesand countryside skills, deer farming, fish farming,forestry, horticulture, veterinary nursing, and animal care. Several of these complement thoseoffered by SAC and progression from BaronyCollege’s courses in agriculture, horticulture andcountryside management into SAC’s HNC, HND anddegree courses is possible. Progression from othercourses may also be possible. Further information: Tel: 01387 860251, ww ww ww..bbaarroonnyy..aacc..uukk

Elmwood CollegeMany students who complete one of Elmwood’sland-based NC or HN courses (such as agriculture or horticulture) go on to study at SAC. The Collegehas also been offering animal care courses at NC and HN levels for a number of years and studentscan progress from these to a range of SAC courses.The College is renowned as a centre of excellence in golf and greenkeeping, attracting an internationalstudent body and there are plans to develop a Golf Course Management degree with SAC whichElmwood students would progress onto. For thosewho have a passion for horses, Elmwood’s equinecourses lead to progression onto SAC’s Business orEquine Tourism courses. Further information: Tel: 01334 658856, ww ww ww..eellmmwwoooodd..aacc..uukk

Oatridge College The range of courses at Oatridge College includesagriculture, animal care, engineering, farriery, environmentand countryside management, equine studies,greenkeeping, horticulture and landscaping. Mostsubjects run at NC and HN levels and there is a long tradition of Oatridge students progressing on to SAC degree courses in agriculture, countrysidemanagement, rural resource management, andhorticulture. Further information: Tel: 01506 864800, ww ww ww..ooaattrriiddggee..aacc..uukk

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SAC AberdeenSAC Aberdeen is situated on the Craibstone Estate,about 5 miles from the city centre. Its location offers you the best of both worlds – close proximityto the city, with excellent transport links (the airportand local train station being less than 2 miles away),but with the peace and tranquillity of a countryestate. The Craibstone Estate has its own farmland,arboretum, gardens and walks, as well as teachingand sports facilities, refectory, and accommodation.

Aberdeen is known as the “granite city” and isScotland’s third largest city with a population of aquarter of a million people. It is home to over 16,000students, at colleges and universities, making it avibrant city offering varied student life. There areexcellent cultural, sporting, leisure and shoppingfacilities to suit all tastes and ages. As you wouldexpect from any major city, there is a wide range of pubs and clubs, and the theatre, Exhibition Centre and Music Hall which host major concertsand gigs. Other attractions include cinemas,museums, karting, paintball, golf, and rural pursuits. There are also whisky and castle trails in the picturesque surrounding area. If you like thegreat outdoors, Royal Deeside and The CairngormNational Park, both close by, offer beautiful sceneryand a range of outdoor adventure activities.

Accommodation is available on campus in Suttonand Hunter Halls. Both are close to the mainteaching building and there is a bar and leisurefacilities too. Sutton Hall offers en-suite single rooms and shared self-catering kitchens. A numberof rooms have been designed for wheelchair access. Hunter Hall is mainly used by mature andinternational students and offers single rooms with shared bathrooms and self-catering kitchens.Both halls offer internet access/ wi-fi facilities.

““Studying at SAC Aberdeen is great fun. There’s a great family atmosphere amongst staff and students alike and everyone is verysupportive of each other! Our team spirit is not only shown when supporting our sports teams,but also when we join together to organise fantastictheme nights in the bar. Two other major events inthe Craibstone Calendar are the pantomime andGraduation Ball. Both are fantastic nights foreveryone and a great laugh to be involved with. If you’re a budding star, Craibstone is definitely your place to shine!”

Harriet Sarstedt

2009/10 SRC President, SAC Aberdeen

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SAC AyrSAC’s Ayr Campus is moving into a new phase in its long history and the 2011 academic year will see it move to a newly built ‘state of the art’ campus at Craigie in Ayr. The location is closer to the centre of Ayr and accessible by excellent localand national travel links. SAC’s partner in the new campus project, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), says that “the new campus will provide Ayrshire with one of Scotland’s mostmodern, environmentally friendly and sustainableHigher Education learning environments.”

Planning for the move is ongoing and staff andcurrent students are anticipating the relocation with excitement. In this rare opportunity to build anew learning environment from scratch, SAC’s ownteaching and lecture spaces have been designedaround the needs of our own students, while thepartnership with UWS enables us to offer access to a diverse range of shared vibrant social spaces. Thelibrary, restaurants, cafes, bars, sports facilities, shopsand courtyards will be open to all students and willtake full advantage of an attractive riverside setting.

The town of Ayr is situated on the west coast ofScotland and looks across the Firth of Clyde towardsthe Isle of Arran and the atmospheric Mull ofKintyre. A range of outdoor activities are all availablein the surrounding area, and there are bars, cinema,theatre and live music venues all nearby. To the southlies the unspoilt countryside of the Galloway Hills,while to the north the buzz of Glasgow is easilyreached. As Scotland’s largest city, it offers all theretail, social and cultural facilities expected of amajor European city.

The new campus will offer brand new privately-managed halls of residence which will accommodateboth SAC and UWS students. The halls will belocated in a green parkland area and will provide an exceptional living environment.

“From a social and living point of view, the newcampus will add a completely new dimension to thecurrent SAC Ayr student life. The idea to have jointaccommodation and facilities with UWS studentswill help to create a more fun and atmospheric livingenvironment, with more and bigger weekly events,and the potential for increased extra-curricularactivities, sports and social clubs. So from this currentstudent to future SAC students, the new campuswill offer all that is currently great about SAC Ayrand make it even better. Hope to see you there!”

Allan Thomson

Student Social Committee, SAC Ayr

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SAC EdinburghSAC’s Edinburgh campus is located on the ScienceCampus (King’s Buildings) of the University ofEdinburgh, on the south side of the city. This jointlocation with the University means that while youstudy at SAC, and enjoy the family atmosphere, you also have access to a range of sports, leisure, bar and restaurant facilities on-site, shared withstudents of the University. SAC Edinburgh has two of its own student societies – the Edinburgh AgriculturalSociety, and the Green Feet Environmental Society –both open to all students and organising a variety ofsporting and social activities throughout the year. Asa student at SAC in Edinburgh you’re also able tojoin the Edinburgh University Student Union whichoffers additional access to a wide range of sportsclubs and teams, and student societies.

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city. It’s a small city,with around half a million residents, and over 10%of these are students! The city is perfect for studentlife, vibrant and full of activity, yet compact enoughto get around easily. There are countless pubs,restaurants and cafes, and a huge range of cinemas,theatres, museums, sports facilities, music venues,and clubs, to suit every taste imaginable. Edinburgh’shistoric centre, with majestic castle and gardens, andits enviable location near the sea and surrounded byhills, are some of the many reasons it’s often votedthe best city in the UK.

SAC has an arrangement with Unite, which provideshigh quality private student accommodation withinthe city. Further details are on the Unite website:ww ww ww..uunniittee--ssttuuddeennttss..ccoomm. Some students takeaccommodation with Unite, and others share rented accommodation which is also widely availablein Edinburgh.

““Edinburgh is a great place to live, study and play,and offers fantastic opportunities to students. Study at SAC isn’t all about the academic experience in the lecture theatre… as societypresidents we can confidently say that there’s plenty to be gained from being part of Edinburgh’sstudent population. The Edinburgh AgriSoc pridesitself on having a full events schedule throughout the year ranging from pub golf and beerienteering to formal events such as the Christmas Ceilidh and the May Ball. We also run Rugby, Football and Hockey teams. The Green Feet Society organises activities such as conservation work, guest speaker events, ice-skating and horse riding, as well as nights out on the town, pub quizzes, and an end of year Ceilidh. Both societies areinvolved in charity fundraising activities throughoutthe year, and are very much part of the SACEdinburgh experience. We hope to welcome you to SAC soon.”

Chris Beattie and Bernadette Moloughney

Edinburgh Agricultural Society and

Green Feet Environmental Society

Presidents 2009/10 SAC Edinburgh

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Careers and EmploymentSAC students find employment in a wide range ofjobs within the agri-food industry, often following a period of travel on completion of their studies.Agriculture, including poultry, is a worldwideindustry, and you will find job opportunities bothnationally and internationally. Overall our graduatesachieve an employment rate of 95% within 6months of completing their studies.

Some return to the family farm, often putting newideas into practice to expand or diversify the business.

With SAC’s significant position within the industry,and the range of businesses and research institutesthey visit whilst studying, SAC students are wellplaced to see potential career paths. Those seekingopportunities in a professional work environmentsuch as consultancy or land agency, for example, will have had the opportunity to experience this atfirst hand through the Professional Practice modulerun in the Honours Year.

Currently within the industry there is a lack oftechnical experts in areas such as agronomy andanimal nutrition, and SAC Honours students whohave specialised in these areas in their final year are in a good position to fill such vacancies.

Examples of recent jobs gained by our agriculturalgraduates include agri-business partner for a bank,sales specialist for an animal nutrition company, and product developer for a feed company, as well as managers on working farms.

Due to the integrated nature of the poultry industry,many former poultry students have taken jobs in theoperation and management of poultry productionunits, processing plants and feed mills, or haveestablished careers in technical and advisory posts in companies that service the poultry and widerlivestock production industries.

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After returning to his family farm in Aberdeenshire,Gregor established a fledgling businessproducing extra virgin oil from oilseed rape.

“We’ve been growing oilseed rape on the farm for 20 years. We never really gave muchthought about where it went, other than asvegetable oil and biofuel. After College I camehome to work on the farm, but had alreadydeveloped the idea to diversify during my finalyear of study.

During my fourth year at SAC we had a studytour to the Netherlands where I was impressedhow farmers could make a living from a smallacreage through producing high value produce. I was aware of one Scottish farm producing oiland decided to use my Honours project to lookat the feasibility of establishing a similarbusiness on my farm.

During our course we had learnt how to preparea business plan and had been introduced toentrepreneurs through visits to rural businesses.This gave me the confidence to go ahead andlaunch my business. I continue to obtain support from SAC staff; prior to going to pitch to a major supermarket I was able to get advice from one of SAC’s food marketingconsultants and this helped me secure a dealthat now sees my oil selling throughout theNorth East of Scotland. I plan to continue toexpand the business and am currently looking at developing infused oils using herbs, garlic,rosemary and chilli.”

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Why study Agriculture at SAC?SAC has over a hundred years of experience ofproviding agricultural education, and offers degreecourses validated by the University of Glasgow.Teaching draws on SAC’s unrivalled research andconsultancy activity, and as a student you will be in regular contact with both commercial producersand agri-businesses.

SAC has an extensive network of consultants andadvisors, expert knowledge of Scotland’s agriculture,and a strong international reputation. Livestockresearch is particularly strong at SAC; for example, all UK genetic evaluations carried out for dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep are carried out by SAC geneticists who are continually developing new breeding tools for the industry. SAC vets who provide diagnostic support to practising vets in the field can be drafted in to provide expert tuition on the course. SAC has expansive laboratoryfacilities providing a range of analytical services and specialised equipment, such as a CAT scanner which can be used by students during their Honours projects. To support poultry courses, SAChas extensive production and processing facilities, and world leading researchers in avian science.

Preparing you for your futureIn helping you prepare for employment, agriculturalstudents are offered a range of opportunities toenhance their CVs. Practical skills courses in subjectssuch as crop spraying and cattle artificial inseminationcan be arranged alongside your academic course.Business skills can be honed through entering SACteams in national business competitions such as thePinnacle Awards. As an Honours student you canapply for a trainee studentship to spend a summerbased in an SAC Farm Business Office for which you will not only be paid, but will receive a bursarytowards your final year of study. Sponsorship toattend events and meetings such as the prestigiousOxford Farming Conference is also available to you. Study tours to other parts of the UK and Europe are arranged to gain awareness of theindustry beyond Scotland.

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Tristan Nichols grew up on a small family farm in Tasmania, and was looking for a suitablePoultry course to build on his experience workingas an assistant manager on a rearing farm.

“I decided to come to SAC because of itsworldwide reputation, even as far afield asTasmania! The course has been enjoyable anddemanding. I’ve particularly enjoyed the PoultryProduction module, as the lecturer makes it very interesting.”

Tristan was awarded a scholarship by PD HookScotland, a large poultry company operatingthroughout the UK, which included a 12 monthwork placement on the successful completion of his HNC. Tristan’s aim is to continue workingin the Poultry industry, progressing to a SeniorManagement position and possibly running hisown business in the future.

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Robert’s family background is in beef farmingand he knew from an early age that he wouldseek an education and then a career within theagricultural industry.

“I researched many agricultural coursesthroughout the UK before settling on SAC and have not regretted the decision I made.

I’ve found the course to be very vocationallyorientated and have enjoyed exploring andunderstanding the science that underpins much of the technology applied within theAgricultural industry. To this end, I havebenefited greatly from being taught by leading SAC researchers.

I also enjoy the business aspects of the course, particularly tackling case studies. I was fortunate to be part of a student team that reached the final of the Pinnacle Awardsheld in London, and the experience of performingwell has given me great confidence for thefuture. Meeting industry representatives andsponsors on the judging panel and pitchingmyself against students from other colleges was a tremendous experience.”

Prior to entering his final year of study Robertwas awarded an SAC Trust funded traineeshipto spend the summer with the SAC FarmBusiness Consultancy Service. “Spending timeat both the Ayr and Lanark offices has given me a great insight into consultancy work andhelped point me in the direction of a potentialcareer path. Meantime, I am looking forward to my final year of study during which I plan to specialise in livestock subjects.”

Robert is a final yearHonours Agriculturestudent.

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AAggrriiccuullttuurree BSc/BSc (Hons)

The aim of the degree course is to develop your general and specialist knowledge, understanding, and skillsin agriculture to allow you to aspire to a leadership role within the agricultural industry. This is a wide-rangingcourse, giving you an understanding of the entire food chain, from plough to plate. You will develop theability to tackle problems by collecting, analysing and evaluating, qualitative and quantitative information and using it to make sound decisions. You will develop the knowledge and understanding required for asenior management position within the agricultural, agri-business or agri-food industries, in both a UK andglobal context. You will also acquire a good appreciation of the environmental, moral, ethical and legal issuesrelevant to the agricultural industry today, and an understanding of how agriculture inter-relates with society.

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Tutorials and seminars with SAC researchers and consultants will be a feature of the degreecourse. You will study topical issues and the latesttechnological advancements in agricultural science in modules such as New Perspectives in PlantProtection and Animal Feed Technology.

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The first two years follow the HND Agriculture course.As you progress through the degree years, yourexposure to and interaction with specialist researchand consultancy staff will increase. To provide aninternational perspective, you will undertake anoverseas study tour based on a relevant theme.

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In your fourth year you will undertake your ownresearch project in a subject which interests you,drawing together all that you have learnt on yourcourse. Recent Honours Projects have included:

• The Use of Chicory as an Alternative to Anthelminthicsfor Parasite Control in Grazing Lambs.

• The Effect of Eyespot on Yield of Winter Wheat as Influenced by Variety and Fungicide Treatment.

• The Impact of Seasonal Migrant Labour on theScottish Agricultural Industry.

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“I enjoy livestock subjects, particularly livestock breeding. There are many new developments in this field and much of the research is being conducted by SAC meaning our studies are right up to date! The ‘looking beyond the farm gate’ aspects of modules such as Business Marketing aregood as I want to learn how the whole food and farming sector operates rather than just focussingon production agriculture. We have excellent visits to relevant businesses in this sector.”

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AAggrriiccuullttuurree HND

The aim of the HND course is to provide you with a vocational programme based on the skills and knowledgerequired for employment at supervisory/junior managerial level within the agricultural industry and for self-employment in farming or other land-based sectors. You will gain the skills, knowledge and understanding of animal and crop production technology, farm mechanisation, business management and managing peoplewhich are necessary for a position as a trainee/assistant farm manager or equivalent. You will also develop a sound appreciation of animal welfare, environmental and conservation issues and understand the conceptof sustainability during your studies.


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Key business skills are developed through modulessuch as Planning, Budgeting and Control, which will allow you, towards the end of the course, toundertake a Business Case Study on a farm business,evaluating its performance and suggesting potentialchanges that could be made.


Classroom sessions are supplemented by visits to a range of agricultural businesses. Visits to farmbusinesses will concentrate particularly on examiningthe decision making process undertaken by themanager in determining their strategy. Opportunitiesare also given to use advanced software programmesfor tasks such as livestock rationing.

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Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of SAC’s BSc/BSc (Hons) Agriculture or BA/BA (Hons) Rural Business Management degree courses.

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“I am so pleased to be able to manage my own farm and this is really what I havewanted to do since I left college. It is sohard for young people who don’t comefrom a family-owned farm to get on the first rung of the ladder and my HNDsignificantly helped me get to where I am today.”

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The aim of the HNC course is to provide you with a husbandry-based programme in production agriculture,which, in combination with practical experience and guidance from a manager, will enable you to undertakethe running of a farm enterprise. Within the HNC course you will develop the required skills and knowledge in crop production, animal production and mechanisation in an integrative manner and develop an ability tocomplete and maintain appropriate records and documents. You will also become aware of relevant healthand safety, animal welfare and environmental issues during the course.


Your skills and knowledge in the main areas ofagriculture are developed through modules suchas Plant Protection, during which you will learn to identify weeds, pests and diseases and how to minimise their impact on crops, and LivestockHusbandry, which covers a range of techniques such as handling, vaccination, and stock selection.


The skills and knowledge you gain throughout thecourse will allow you to be able to monitor crop and livestock enterprises on a farm as an ongoingproject. This will culminate in a report in which youwill present your findings based on observations and data collected during farm visits.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year two of the HND Agriculture.

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“HNC Agriculture gives a good baseknowledge of most areas of agriculture,ranging from crops through livestock, andtouching on diversification, aiding peoplethat are not from farming backgrounds togain enough information to work withinthe industry.”

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AAggrriiccuullttuurree Diploma incorporating HNC Agriculture

The SAC Diploma in Agriculture provides you with a route into the Agriculture programme at SAC if you leftschool with Standard Grades or equivalent. Year one constitutes the Certificate in Agriculture (which you cantake as a stand-alone year). More commonly you would opt to take the two-year SAC Diploma, the secondyear of which is the HNC. Practical experience is normally gained from work placements totalling 10 monthsand taken during college vacations. On completion of the course you will be employable within practicalfarming in positions such as head stockperson or arable grieve.


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Practical skills are developed and assessed in the farmsituation where you will be expected to demonstratethe ability to undertake tasks such as basic livestockhandling and the setting up of machinery for specificfield operations.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year two of the HND Agriculture.

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“I came to SAC because I wanted to learnmore about Agriculture. I was recommendedto come to SAC by friends who were bothpast and present students of the College.The staff are very friendly and helpful. There is a good social life and I have madefriends for life here.”

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The UK poultry industry is a competitive, dynamic industry with an annual retail turnover of £3.4 billion. This makes it one of the most successful UK food production industries.

Tremendous job opportunities await you in today’s exciting and highly advanced poultry sector. If you thinkyou can meet these challenges creatively and productively, you will find plenty of scope for professionalgrowth. The HNC Poultry Production will prepare you for employment and provide a stepping stone for further vocational training.

At SAC you will be taught by specialists who are part of the industry and committed to their subject. They will ensure that the course continues to evolve and reflect any changes in the poultry industry, and will helpyou develop the skills and knowledge required for a challenging and rewarding career.



The HNC Poultry Production covers such topics ascommercial egg production, poultry meat production,and poultry health, ensuring that you have the skillsto manage a healthy stock of laying or breedingbirds, including knowledge of control measures and legislative requirements.


You will have access to a substantial poultry research unit which encompasses all aspects ofmodern poultry production from rearing through to processing. These facilities include a hatchery,laboratories, a processing plant and stock rearing houses.


Upon successful completion of this course,progression may be possible into year 2 of thefollowing SAC degree courses: BSc/BSc (Hons)Agriculture, BSc/BSc (Hons) Agricultural Science, or BSc/BSc(Hons) Applied Bioscience.

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“I came to SAC for one of the Open Daysand met some of the lecturing staff andsaw the facilities. I decided then that thiswas the place for me and I have not regrettedit. I enjoy my course and the poultry lecturersare always friendly and helpful. They allknow you by your first name.”

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Careers and EmploymentSAC’s Applied Science and Technology courses lead you to a variety of career opportunities.

Applied BioscienceThe bioscience sector is dynamic and diverse. Pastgraduates specialising in plant science options haveentered research positions in plant pathology, cropquality, weed control, plant trials, and biofuels. Those taking the biotechnology options within thecourse have found employment with companies suchas GlaxoSmithKline, Invitrogen and Adgen AgrifoodDiagnostics. The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience (Food Science) is accredited by the Institute of FoodScience and Technology, and graduates can enterpositions in areas such as food quality and safety, or in food product development. Other graduateshave become secondary school Biology teachers after completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

Applied Animal ScienceThe livestock sector offers a wealth of careeropportunities. Past graduates have gainedemployment as veterinary research assistants,investigating livestock diseases such as BSE. Othershave found jobs as technical representatives foranimal health products, joined feed companies asnutritionists, or entered careers in livestock breeding.Some graduates have been appointed as animalhealth officers and animal welfare officers.

Agricultural ScienceMany specialist posts in support of the agriculturalindustry require science graduates. Examples of the jobs of Agricultural Science graduates include farm business consultant, farm conservationadviser, agronomist, meat hygiene inspector and anenvironmental supervisor for a composting company.

Green TechnologyIn the UK’s renewable energy and environmentalsectors, 400,000 new jobs are forecast by 2020, with 160,000 of them in Scotland. Graduates ofSAC’s innovative Green Technology degree areexpected to gain employment as project managers,technical representatives and technicians withcompanies operating in the renewable energy, waste management or bioproduct supply chainsectors. Others might enter posts as consultants,inspectors or development officers withenvironmental agencies and organisations promoting energy efficiency, recycling and theexpansion of sustainable technologies.

Sustainable Building TechnologyOpportunities for successful students of sustainablebuilding technology will be found in the buildingservices, engineering and design sectors. Expertise in low-carbon design, low-energy consumption, and renewable and sustainable building are neededby both private companies and the public sector,such as local government planning and buildingcontrol departments.

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Why study Applied Science and Technology at SAC?SAC is a specialist, land-based institution, providing a key focus for your subject choice, with its vision “to be a leader for innovation and sustainabledevelopment in the rural sector”. Your course will be relevant and right up to date, with SAC’sresearchers and consultants contributing to itscurriculum and teaching. SAC has particular researchstrengths in animal science, sustainable livestocksystems, crops, soils and the environment. In additionto its Veterinary Services, SAC’s consultancy activitiesinclude arable, livestock, food chain quality andsafety, environmental management, renewableenergy, energy efficiency and building design. Stronglinks to land-based industries have ensured thatSAC’s former students have an excellent track recordof gaining professional jobs in their chosen subjectafter graduation.

In addition to drawing on SAC’s own expertise, youwill undertake relevant visits to research institutes,commercial companies, development sites or localfarms throughout your course. For many courses, a third year Study Tour will give you first handexperience of the wider application of your studiesand possible career pathways in your field. Visits toSAC’s research farms are included for some modules,while Honours year Animal Science, AgriculturalScience and Applied Bioscience students can developtheir skills in disease diagnostics at SAC’s VeterinaryDisease Surveillance centres. Third year students canapply for an SAC Trust Fund Traineeship, whichprovides summer work experience with a FarmBusiness Services office, together with a bursarytowards your Honours year.

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In her final year, Erin conducted an Honoursproject on bull fertility with an SAC vet as hersupervisor. Having enjoyed this taste of research,she then went on to do a PhD at the RoyalVeterinary College, London.

“My PhD work, into the effects of uterineinfection on ovarian function in cattle, has been published in international academicjournals and I have presented it at conferencesnationwide. My research was also picked up by Pfizer, who developed therapeutics for uterine disease in cattle.”

Erin is now a researcher in the ReproductiveBiology Research Cluster at University College Dublin.

“I could not recommend SAC enough to anystudent thinking of going there. The dedicationand enthusiasm of the lecturers certainly rubsoff, and the Applied Animal Science course canopen up lots of fantastic career options.”

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Erin graduated with an Honours degree in Applied AnimalScience.

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In her final year Nicola conducted an Honoursresearch project into the distribution andpotential applications of condensed tannins inScottish wild plants. Since graduating, she hasbeen working for the Scottish Crop ResearchInstitute (SCRI). Here she spent six months at the Mylnefield Lipid Analysis unit and has alsoworked on various projects including an analysisof Vitamin C in blackcurrants and thenutritional properties of barley.

“I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of thecourse, which explored many areas of plant and animal science. Most class sizes were small,allowing the lecturers to spend more time witheach student when required. The lecturers wereapproachable and would always give supportwhen it was needed. I hope to continueworking for SCRI and in the future I would love to conduct research towards a PhD.”

Nicola graduated withan Honours degree inApplied Bioscience.

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“I had always been interested inenvironmental issues and found the GreenTechnology degree one of the very few around that offered solutions through theimplementation of emerging technologies. I immediately found the course engaging,challenging and exciting and the students and staff friendly and helpful. I wouldrecommend the BSc Green Technology at SAC to anyone interested in the subject and wishing to gain employment in theexpanding renewables sector.”

Matthew joined the Green Technology degree in2007. He is currently in third year.

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AApppplliieedd AAnniimmaall SScciieennccee BSc/BSc (Hons)

Animal science is a fascinating field of study. As an Applied Animal Science student at SAC you will be at thecutting edge of the latest industry developments, giving you a head start for an exciting career after graduation.

Applied animal scientists will have a vital role to play in meeting the future demands of our growingpopulation in a time of climate change. Applications of animal science are crucial for improving the productivityand sustainability of livestock production systems, for controlling disease epidemics, for raising standards ofanimal welfare, and for enhancing wildlife biodiversity.

The aim of this course is to equip you with a sound knowledge and understanding of animal science and itsapplications, together with practical and laboratory skills and an understanding of the environmental, ethicaland economic contexts in which the sector operates.



Following a foundation in biological principles andlaboratory skills, you will study the growth, nutrition,reproduction, health, welfare and behaviour ofanimals, with a particular focus on farm livestock.Elective modules include disease diagnostics,breeding and genetics, pharmacology, ecology,molecular bioscience, horse business managementand animal science and society.


Theoretical aspects of the course are complementedby laboratory and practical classes and by visits tofarms and animal science research institutes. A thirdyear study tour is included to show the widerapplications of animal science.



• The Prevalence and Genetics of CompressiveCervical Myelopathy in Pedigree Texel Sheep.

• The Effect of Lubricants used for Semen Collectionon Chilled Equine Semen Motility.

• A Comparison of Behaviour in Laying Hens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) when Housed With or Without Perches.

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“I really appreciate all of the hard work that goes into producing modules that are both interestingand current. SAC is a fantastic place to study and I am proud to have been associated with it.”

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AApppplliieedd BBiioosscciieennccee BSc/BSc (Hons)

Recent skills reviews report a growing demand for well trained graduates in the rapidly developing biosciencesector and by the food industry. This course explores the diverse applications of biosciences in the land-basedsector today, such as the drive to sustain efficient production of food, renewable energy and raw materialsfor industry, whilst protecting the environment and enhancing natural biodiversity.

In the final two years of the degree you can follow one of two streams. The Applied Bioscience stream offersa wide range of electives in areas such as biotechnology, pharmacology, animal welfare and behaviour, diseasediagnostics, plant responses to stress, ecology, and soil-environment interactions. The more specialised FoodScience option focuses particularly on biological applications relating to food quality, safety and processing.



The first year will provide you with a strongfoundation in biological principles and laboratoryskills. In subsequent years you can choose from awide range of elective studies in the applications ofplant, animal, microbial and environmental biology as well as in biotechnology and food science.


In addition to traditional lectures, you will developskills in practical and experimental techniques, bothin laboratory classes and by conducting individualresearch projects. Applications of biosciences will be illustrated by visits to research establishments,commercial laboratories and to food and drinkmanufacturing plants.



• SDS-PAGE Detection of Salmonella from GutSamples of Deceased Wild Birds.

• The Use of Plant Secondary Metabolites to ControlClostridium Infections in Poultry.

• The Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance from GramNegative to Gram Positive Bacteria.

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“I gained a variety of skills and techniques from the laboratory classes which I use in my current job.The Bioscience Study Tour was a particular highlight, as it gave you an insight into different kinds of working environments and the range of jobs that were on offer after graduating.”

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Well-trained biological scientists are in great demand by today’s innovative bioscience companies, which makea significant contribution to the economy both in Scotland and the UK. For the land-based bioscience sector,recent advances have delivered numerous beneficial applications in environmental protection, crop andlivestock production, animal welfare and the sustainable supply of bioenergy and bioproducts from biomass.

HND Applied Bioscience is designed to equip you with the biological understanding and practical laboratoryskills required for employment in a technical or scientific post in the land-based bioscience industries or forprogression to degree level study. Depending on your interests, you can follow either the applied bioscience or the applied animal science stream.


“I chose to study at SAC because I wasunsure of which specific scientific careerpath I wanted to follow and SAC’s AppliedBioscience course provided the basis formany different sectors of employment. The lecturers were approachable andhelpful. With fairly small class sizes, youwere never too scared to ask a question ifyou couldn’t understand something.”

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Building on your first year foundation in biologicalprinciples and practical laboratory skills, the secondyear develops practical skills in DNA moleculartechnology and immunotechnology and theirapplications in the land-based sector. Other modulesexplore aspects of animal health and nutrition,ecology, crop physiology, pollution and wastemanagement, and biomass technologies.


Traditional lectures are supplemented by laboratorypracticals and visits to biological researchestablishments, commercial bioscience companiesand farms. To further develop your planning andresearch skills, you will conduct an individual practicalinvestigation drawing on your knowledge and skillsfrom across your second year studies.


Upon successful completion of the appropriatestream of HND Applied Bioscience, students canenter the third year of SAC’s degree courses inApplied Bioscience or Applied Animal Science.

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The bioscience sector offers a diverse range of exciting employment opportunities, from laboratory-based jobsto those involving field-work. HNC Bioscience is designed to help launch you in your biological career byproviding you with a broad foundation in the biological sciences, while raising your awareness of the wide rangeof bioscience applications in the workplace, particularly in the agricultural, food and environmental sectors.

You will also develop research skills through planning, conducting and reporting on an independent biologicalinvestigation, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a practical context. This course will equip you withbiological knowledge and skills required for entering employment at a technical or support level in the land-based and bioscience industries, or to progress to a more advanced and specialised biological science course.



You will develop basic scientific and practicallaboratory skills, combined with a fundamentalknowledge and understanding of cell biology,biochemistry, microbiology and environmental issues.Individual interests can be explored by choosing a number of optional modules in areas of animalscience, plant science, soil science, biotechnology,crop production and mechanisation.


You will develop your biological knowledge and skills through the integration of practical laboratoryexercises with theoretical classes. You will also be taken out of the classroom to see bioscienceapplications in the workplace and to enhance your awareness of safe working practices and health and safety issues.


Upon successful completion of the appropriatestream of HNC Bioscience, students can enter thesecond year of SAC’s HND and degree courses inApplied Bioscience, Applied Animal Science,Agricultural Science and Green Technology.

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“So far I’ve enjoyed the laboratory work the most, as this provides a strongerworking knowledge of basic biology thantheory alone. I feel it’s very important tohave practical experience at an early stage,so that you can relate all the conceptscovered in lectures to what you are doing.”

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AAggrriiccuullttuurraall SScciieennccee BSc/BSc (Hons)

The agricultural industry draws on scientific understanding and technical expertise to sustain the efficientproduction of crops and livestock, whilst protecting the environment, improving livestock welfare standardsand meeting strict food quality standards. Today, that scientific input is needed more than ever as theagricultural sector faces the challenges of climate change and the rising demands for food and fuel by thegrowing global population.

Well-trained agricultural scientists have a vital role to play in boosting the efficiency of crop and livestockproduction, adapting agricultural systems to the changing climate, and helping us to combat climate changeby cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing fossil fuel inputs and developing renewable energy resources.Today’s agricultural science graduates can look forward to challenging and worthwhile careers.



From a foundation in biological principles,sustainable land use and agricultural productionsystems, you will study the applications of science inareas such as livestock nutrition, health, disease anddiagnostics, genetics and breeding, crop nutritionand protection, soil science, waste management,pollution control and environmental protection.


The course includes farm and industrial visits and provides training in the experimental andlaboratory skills needed for analytical, research and development work in agricultural science. You will use advanced software packages for tasks such as livestock rationing.



• The Effects of Breeding and Environmental Factorson the Incidence of Ovine Footrot.

• A Study of Factors Influencing the Incidence ofTuber Late Blight Disease Caused by the Pathogen

Phytophthora Infestans.

• The Epidemiology of Clostridial Diseases of Cattleand Sheep in Scotland - the Influence of Weather.

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“Studies are all very relevant to the ever-changing agricultural industry. The field trips are particularlyinteresting as you see how what’s taught in the lecture room is put into practice. The lecturers are all very enthusiastic about their subject and very approachable and keen to help you get the best out of the course.” Ema Caskie, Agricultural Science“

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AAggrriiccuullttuurraall SScciieennccee HND

Farms and rural businesses depend increasingly on scientific and technical support as they seek ways toimprove their efficiency, diversify into new enterprises and meet required standards for animal welfare, foodquality, pollution control and environmental protection. The industry needs well-trained agricultural scientiststo develop more sustainable systems for managing our soils; improve the efficiency with which fertilisers,water and energy are used; help control livestock disease epidemics; and develop new disease-resistant crop varieties that yield well in our changing climate.

This course is designed to develop your biological understanding, practical laboratory skills and knowledge of sustainable agriculture so that you can contribute to the future success of the industry.



Your studies will include livestock breeding, nutrition and disease control, soil science, cropnutrition, breeding and protection, agriculturalenergy efficiency and pollution control, with a choice of elective subjects ranging from renewableenergy and wildlife management to the quality and processing of agricultural products.


The course provides a thorough training in practical and laboratory skills, together with farm and industrial visits to reinforce the relevance of your studies. A second year case study will allow you to apply your scientific understanding to solve a technical problem on a selected farm.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of SAC’s BSc/BSc (Hons)Agricultural Science.

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“The course provided me with a practical,scientific and technical knowledge ofagriculture. Without doubt, I would not bein my current job as a ruminant nutritionisthad it not been for my grounding at SAC.The friends I made and the good times wehad are what sets SAC apart from the rest. I guarantee you won’t regret your time there!”

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GGrreeeenn TTeecchhnnoollooggyy BSc/BSc (Hons)

The drive to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions is creating new green jobopportunities in the renewable energy and environmental sectors. The UN and the UK and Scottishgovernments recently outlined plans for moving to a low carbon, green economy by increasing renewableenergy generation, improving energy efficiency and accelerating the development of green technologies for tackling pollution, managing waste, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

SAC’s Green Technology degree is designed to prepare graduates for this emerging sector of employment.With this degree, you will not just learn about environmental problems, you will also gain the scientificunderstanding and technical skills which will enable you to contribute to practical action against climatechange and environmental degradation.



You will study renewable energy systems, energyefficiency, the sustainable production and processingof crops, algae and wastes for bioenergy andbioproducts, eco-buildings, pollution control andwaste management. Other modules include climatechange, business management, and planning andenvironmental impact assessment.


Engineering workshops, laboratory classes, visits to companies and development sites and a study tour will develop your skills and understanding of the issues relating to the deployment of greentechnologies. You will also undertake case studiesand research projects into topics of your choice.


In your fourth year you will undertake your ownresearch project in a subject which interests you,drawing together all that you have learnt on your course.

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“This course provides a firm foundation tounderstanding the major challenges facingour world today, population, energy and food.The Green Technology course is enabling me tocombine my existing experience with an increasedscientific knowledge, and to consolidate theseinto a recognised degree. This will give me thetools to better contribute to green technologysolutions in a world that requires these solutionsmore now than at any time in its history.”

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GGrreeeenn TTeecchhnnoollooggyy HND

Forecasts predict a major expansion in job opportunities for the renewable energy and environmental sectors,as governments implement policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change.

To meet challenging targets, changes are occurring across industries, businesses and communities as we move to a low carbon, green economy. These involve increased deployment of technologies for generatingrenewable energy, managing wastes and controlling pollution as well as for improving the energy-efficiencyof our buildings and transport systems. SAC’s HND in Green Technology aims to equip students with keytechnical and scientific skills combined with an understanding of environmental issues and sustainable land use so that they can contribute to this “Green Technological Revolution”.



Following a foundation in scientific principles and environmental issues, your studies will includesmall-scale renewable energy systems (e.g. wind,solar, hydro and biomass), the energy efficiency of buildings, transport and agriculture, and thesustainable production and processing of crops,algae and wastes for bioenergy and bioproducts.


Your practical and technical skills will be developedthrough engineering workshops and laboratoryclasses. You will see technology in use first-hand on visits to companies and development sites, and you will undertake a case study for improvingthe environmental performance of a selected site.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of SAC’s BSc/BSc (Hons)Green Technology.

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“I am studying part time while continuingto work as an energy adviser for EastAyrshire Council. The Council places a highpriority on energy efficiency and carbonmanagement and I had been looking for a relevant course which would enhance my continuing professional development.This course complements, and builds on,my previous training and experience in the energy field while providing a broaderenvironmental context for energy issues.”

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SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee BBuuiillddiinngg TTeecchhnnoollooggyy HND

Sustainable Building Technology is the course for you if you want to make a real, positive improvement tofuture living. Successful students of this course will help to design and construct buildings that will reducecarbon emissions and the costs of heat and power for all of us. Architects and engineers have been creatinggreat buildings for centuries and they still do; think of where you live and how your favourite buildingspositively influence you. But, there’s a problem! Heating and cooling strategies keep us comfortable, but we must not ignore the costs of this in today’s world.

Sustainable Building Technology gives you the skills and knowledge to help design and construct a worldwhere we live well, but at less financial cost, and with less impact on the natural environment.



You will study subjects such as energy performanceof buildings, biomass technologies, heating, lighting,thermal comfort, natural ventilation, mechanicalcooling, micro-generation systems, sustainablebuilding services engineering, electrical and electronicsystems, biodiversity conservation, environmentalawareness, waste management, and lowenvironmental impact construction methods.


You will have lectures and tutorials and will also take part in many laboratory practicals and studyvisits on important subjects such as thermal insulationmaterials, air temperature and humidity measurement,refrigeration and heat pump cycles, ventilation, solar panel water heating, photovoltaic cells andwind turbines.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentsmay apply to Glasgow Caledonian University’s BSc (Hons) degree in Building Services Engineering.

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“It’s important to be environmentally sensible in building design, and these courses address that.”

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SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee BBuuiillddiinngg TTeecchhnnoollooggyy HNC

The built environment accounts for more than a quarter of all carbon emissions, and the cost of energy issteadily increasing. The building industry is only at the beginning of what will be viewed by future generationsas the period when carbon emissions, and the financial burden directly caused by the need to provide heatand power, stopped increasing and started to fall.

Students from the HNC and HND in Sustainable Building Technology will join the group of professionalscharged with this hugely important and rewarding responsibility. You will be equipped to work towardsincreasing the efficiency of our energy use, and reducing the environmental impact of our building designs of the future.


You will study subjects such as sustainable building structures, construction materials, planning, mathematics for construction engineering,environmental awareness, waste management, and natural and built environment integration, as well as learning how to use relevant tools such as AutoCAD.


The course involves laboratory practicals and study visits covering issues such as thermal insulationmaterials, building air quality, ventilation, andconstructing with timber and other grown materials.In addition, you will do a technical performanceanalysis of a renewable energy technology.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year two of the HND Sustainable Building Technology.

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“It’s definitely the course I was looking forto improve my knowledge of sustainablebuildings. The Building Regulations arebecoming much greener every year.”

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Specialist Choices and FlexibilityWhen choosing to study SAC’s business course, you can select from a choice of specialist ‘clusters’,which focus your business learning on related ruralindustries (agriculture, animal, equine or food), or you can keep your electives general by choosingthe EEnntteerrpprriissee cluster.

The AAggrriiccuullttuurree specialism will develop anunderstanding of the food chain and agriculturalproduction, and the key issues facing agriculture and the related industries. The AAnniimmaall specialismdevelops animal welfare and behaviour knowledge.The EEqquuiinnee specialism is for those who eventuallywant to manage an equine related business, andcovers horse business management and equinehealth. Finally, the FFoooodd specialism focuses on food quality and standards, and the key issues facing the food industries including marketing,consumerism, and the sustainability of foodproduction and retailing.

Students with relevant qualifications may alsoprogress from other institutions to join year three of the Rural Business Management degree course(e.g. a HND in Business Management, Agriculture,Horse Management, Animal Care, or food relatedsubject). Students will typically complete the degreein business management as relates to their existingspecialist qualification.

Careers and EmploymentYou will gain knowledge and skills depending onyour choice of specialism. Whichever you choose,you will be equipped for careers in a wide rangeof areas:

The AAggrriiccuullttuurree specialism prepares you for a career in the diverse Agricultural sector. Pastgraduates have developed successful businessesbased on family farms, or even gone on to diversecareers such as a grain trader, Scottish Governmentofficer, or auctioneer.

The EEnntteerrpprriissee specialism may encourage you to set up in farm consultancy, estate management,entrepreneurial activity related to sustainable energy,or adding value to Scotland’s natural produce.

The FFoooodd specialism leads to careers in foodproduction, processing, marketing and retailing. Thissector generates more income than the agriculturalsector and has a strong demand for graduates.

The EEqquuiinnee industry is Scotland’s second largest rural sector. By concentrating on equinemanagement skills taught by one of Scotland’s top equine specialists and linking with a possibleERASMUS exchange to Stenden University inHolland, you’re offered a unique and careerchanging experience.

The AAnniimmaall sector needs business graduates aspractice managers and in the veterinary supplysector. Graduates in this area combine practicalanimal experience with specialist business knowledgeand industry experience.

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has formally recognised the value of these SAC courses. When you graduate with a Rural BusinessManagement degree you are eligible for professionalmembership of the CMI, at either Associate orMember level.

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Why study Business at SAC?SAC has a wealth of consultancy, research andteaching staff who provide you with both specialistlectures and supervision of dissertations in yourspecialist area of study. Allied to this, our excellentlinks with industry and frequent use of industryplacement, site visits, and business case studiesmeans that your theoretical knowledge will be fullyunderpinned with practical skills, giving you a realedge in your chosen profession.

Preparing you for your futureWe aim to enhance your learning experience byproviding you with challenging and competitiveactivities. Examples of this added value at SACinclude: teams entered for the Pinnacle BusinessAwards in London; teams entered for the Grassroots Challenge at the Royal AgriculturalCollege; students selected for SAC Traineeships as consultants; all business students have access to industrial Management Placement situations,sometimes in challenging positions overseas; and all fourth year students participate inProfessional Practice placements working at a high level in industry.

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Corri McHardy began studying part time at SACon the Rural Business Management programmetwo years ago.

“I was keen to learn more about the rural side of business management with a view toeventually working on an estate. A few monthsinto the course I gained a position as the EstatesBuildings Surveyor on the Balmoral Estate. I have now moved to live on the estate and am continuing my studies part time.

Studying Rural Business Management has given me a flexible opportunity to study whilecontinuing to work full time. The teaching staff take the time to get to know all of thestudents and go that bit further to help you fit in and enjoy your studies. I would certainlyhave no hesitation in recommending SAC as a place to study.”

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Corri is studying RuralBusiness Managementat SAC.

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“My ambition is to become a livestockauctioneer. Coming from a rural background,I decided to come to SAC to study a businesscourse as I felt that the course would enhancemy opportunities and help me achieve my career goals.

I really enjoyed the HND year of the course. The flexible nature of the course appealed tome as you can study different areas dependingon what you have a particular interest in. I wasable to study the Agriculture options, enablingme to tailor my course to my own interests.

The staff at SAC are easy to talk to, and makethe time to get to know each of their students.The friendly supportive atmosphere and smallerclass sizes make SAC a great environment tolearn in. The modules offered as part of theRural Business Management course areinteresting and varied, with lectures beingcomplemented with trips, practical work andvisits from guest speakers.

I am looking forward to my remaining years atSAC, and am glad I decided to come here!”

Stuart is in the thirdyear of the RuralBusiness Management(Agriculture) degree.

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RRuurraall BBuussiinneessss MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BA/BA (Hons)

This course aims to provide you with a thorough knowledge of the fundamental concepts of businessmanagement, taught in a unique way related to the specialist options which you have selected. You will have the opportunity to learn about the management of rural, agricultural, food, equine or animal businessesin an interesting way, applied to your specialist area. In all cases, what you learn is complemented by the use of applied case studies, often delivered in situ, giving you a real hands-on feel for that industry.

Applicants may progress from other institutions / disciplines with a suitable HND for direct entry into yearthree of this programme. Excellent career opportunities are available on graduating from SAC with a BA Rural Business Management degree.



The first two years follow the HND Rural BusinessManagement. In year three you will undertakeadvanced case studies in your specialist discipline.The knowledge needed to underpin this research will come from the marketing, management strategy, research skills, economics and otherspecialist elective modules undertaken.


Your academic study is always underpinned bypractical work such as field trips, case studies, business plans, study tours, industry placements, and professional practice, helping to ensure that by the end of the course you have a firm grasp of your chosen industry.



• A Study of Oil Seed Rape Crushing Plant andBiodiesel Production Viability in North East Scotland.

• A Comparison of Equine Diversification and FoodDiversification for an Angus Farm.

• A Survey of Hotel Location and Turnover in NorthEast Scotland.

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“SAC is a great place to study because the staff have practical experience in the subjects they teach,are very helpful and have time for each student. The facilities are good and every effort is made to put on trips which makes studying more interesting. The study tours to Spain and Dublin were excellentand were a good opportunity for students to see how rural industries operate in different countries.”

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This course will expand your existing business knowledge and skills, with the emphasis at all times being onrural business throughout the UK. You will study a range of up-to-date and relevant modules, giving you areal insight into rural business today while providing you with a range of transferable skills which are of vitalimportance to today’s graduates.

Through the specialist streams available (in Agriculture, Enterprise, Equine or Food) you will be able to tailoryour studies to focus on your own particular sector of interest. An optional summer work placement betweenthe first and second year ensures that you will acquire practical and operational skills and knowledge. Somestudents have found placements overseas including in the United States, Canada and Europe.


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Year one is the same as the HNC Rural BusinessManagement. Year two modules build on this andinclude further study of human resources, financeand economics. To meet the needs of employers youwill also study advanced IT and E-commerce.


Field trips, guest speakers and practical activities areincorporated into modules, and full use is made ofthe wealth of knowledge held by the staff at SAC,including specialist consultants. Each year there is the opportunity to take part in a study tour, visitingrural businesses.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year three of SAC’s BA/BA (Hons) RuralBusiness Management degree, choosing from arange of specialist options.


“The HND in Rural Business Managementoffered a good mixture of classes and wasboth challenging and enjoyable. I reallyenjoyed my second year as the classes were integrated with other courses, giving us a different perspective on topics,and a chance to meet other students.”

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The Rural Business Management HNC covers the major business management functions, such as enterprise,marketing, economics, finance, and human resources, but with specific reference to rural business. Ruralbusiness is a key contributor to the UK economy, and career opportunities are diverse.

As you progress, you will learn the skills you need to make a valuable contribution to rural industries. Personal development planning is a key feature of the course, and you will be encouraged to develop your own personal Action Plan to identify skills which require further development. This could include time management, report writing, information retrieval and communication skills. This course is availableto study full-time, part-time and by distance learning (see page 8).



One of the first modules you will study is BusinessManagement: An Introduction which provides an insight into the world of business from amanager’s perspective. It introduces the key functions of management, marketing, humanresource management and finance. You will also design a simple website.


You will visit a variety of rural businesses during the course, investigating real-life situations and business issues. You will also be given theopportunity to participate in a Rural BusinessManagement Study Tour which is open to students on all four years of the programme.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year two of the HND Rural Business Management.


“The staff are helpful and approachable,with a wealth of experience and knowledge.The course offers an excellent mix of guestspeakers, practical work and field trips (bothwithin Scotland and overseas) making itinteresting and relevant to what is currentlyhappening within the rural and land-basedbusiness world.”

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Careers and EmploymentA career in the environment, countryside andconservation field requires flexibility and a willingnessto learn and adapt. The range of possible jobs iswide, and SAC’s graduates have followed a variety of career paths. Each of our environmental courseshas a slightly different focus, be it conservation,sustainability, environmental science, or managementand legislation. A particular course choice may lead more naturally into a specific career area,but graduates have found that the practical nature of SAC’s courses allow access to a broad range of career destinations.

Graduates from recent years have worked in thefollowing areas: countryside ranger, waste management,energy auditing, wind farm consultancy, environmentalprotection, woodland and habitat management,recycling and waste reduction, rural development,planning, estate management, pollution control, and environmental education.

In general, an HNC/D award will lead to an entry-leveljob, whilst a degree allows career entry at a higherlevel. However, employers also look for additionalexperience, so it is useful to gain work experiencethrough volunteering or appropriate summer work.We strongly encourage all our students to be awareof the job market. There are many good sources ofinformation, and two useful websites for referenceare the Countryside Jobs Service (www.countryside-jobs.com) and the ENDS environmental website(www.endsjobsearch.co.uk).

SAC’s courses are suitable for those wishing to pursue an environmental career straight from school,but they are also popular with mature studentswishing to develop new skills and change careers.

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“I initially chose to study at SAC for a variety ofreasons; I am from a rural background and thechance to study environmental issues in a ruralcontext appealed. The course also offered avariety of exit routes, and I really appreciatedthat flexibility. I chose to progress one year at a time, right through from HNC level tohonours year.

My experiences on the course were extremelypositive. There was a good mix of classroom-based learning, practical fieldwork, and lectures from relevant experts (including SAC researchers, external environmentalconsultants, and staff from Scottish NaturalHeritage). One of the other major strengths of SAC is the close student-lecturer interaction,and the level of support you receive throughoutyour time there.”

Bruce recentlycompleted a 4 yearBSc (Hons) degree in SustainableEnvironmentalManagement.

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Why study Environment,Countryside and Conservation at SAC?SAC offers excellent opportunities to studyenvironmental and countryside issues. Our threecampuses allow access to a mix of urban and ruralstudy sites, including our research farms. Our smallclass sizes mean that fieldtrips are a regular feature of our courses, and that learning is student-centred. In addition, SAC Research and Consultancy providesaccess to a wide range of experts employed in the sector, as well as links with other bodies andorganisations. In short, SAC offers the best studyvenue for mixing appropriate theory with the best in applied knowledge and practice.

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Gaining Practical Experience Studying at SAC is not just about what you learn in the lecture theatre – it is about putting thatknowledge into an applied context. We undertake frequent study visits, including residential fieldtrips, to ensure that you will have exposure to a widerange of practical examples as well as contact

with industry. We’ll encourage you to undertakeappropriate work experience or volunteeringopportunities, such as with the British Trust forConservation Volunteers (BTCV), the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT), local Rangers, or with othervoluntary groups. You’ll also be offered opportunities

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Until 2006 Cath Seeds worked for an ITcompany. “However, after moving to Scotlandand volunteering in the countryside I started torealise that I needed to change direction. I finallyknew what I wanted to do in the future -become a countryside ranger. SAC came highlyrecommended by people I talked to through myvolunteering; it seemed a great place to learnthe skills I would need.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience ofstudying Countryside Management at SAC. One ofthe good things is that the course attracts lots ofpeople who have the same outlook as me, so ithas been educational and sociable. We havedone everything from large tree felling to IDskills and ecological concepts. Now in myHonours year, I am confident that when I leaveSAC I will not only have had a great experiencebut will have the skills I need to progress mycareer plans.”

CCaatthh SSeeeeddss

Cath is studyingCountrysideManagement at SAC.

Progression RoutesProgression routes through the Environment andCountryside courses at SAC are flexible. In the first year, students select to follow the HNC witheither the Countryside or Environment stream. The Countryside stream leads to the corresponding HND, whilst the Environment stream leads to either the HND Rural Resource Management, or theHND Environmental Management and Sustainability(itself available in two streams). Any HND can then be used to enter any degree, although some extrareading may be recommended prior to starting thedegree years.

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CCoouunnttrryyssiiddee MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BSc/BSc (Hons)

Modern day countryside managers need a blend of skills to enable them to react to both challenges andopportunities as they arise. Through this course, traditional ecological and visitor management topics arecomplemented with the additional necessary knowledge and skills you will need, such as data handling,community involvement, and woodland management. The course offers flexibility, allowing you to choosemodules to suit your particular aspirations, and you’ll put the practical knowledge you gain to good usethrough real-life scenarios and case studies.

Countryside Management at SAC attracts students of many different ages, backgrounds, and futureaspirations. What they have in common is an interest in studying this unique mix of people management,biodiversity, conservation and ecology. SAC offers the only Countryside Management degree in Scotland, and this qualification can lead you to a wide range of careers.



The first two years are the HND CountrysideManagement, which gives you an introduction to the theory and principles. In your degree years,modules such as Conservation ManagementPlanning, Managing Community Projects, and Action for Biodiversity, will require you to put this knowledge to practical application.


Learning material is delivered in a number of ways, but field trips and visiting specialists play animportant part. Residential field trips ensure you have the chance to experience a range of scenarios,and see how different solutions to problems work in practice.



• Reintroduction of the Golden Eagle to Ireland.

• Footpath Erosion on Seven Munros in the LochLomond and the Trossachs National Park.

• The Role of Volunteers in Conservation Activities.

• Ecology of Saucer Bugs in the River Doon.

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“I had a fantastic four years at SAC. I enjoyed the final year the most. The lecturers involved in thecourse gave great support. SAC is definitely the place to study; amazing grounds, and never shortof an excuse for a trip or a get-together.” Freya Hepburn, Countryside Management“

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CCoouunnttrryyssiiddee MMaannaaggeemmeenntt HND

If you care about the management of Scotland’s countryside and the people who enjoy it then CountrysideManagement is the course for you. Nature conservation, interpretation, and land use are all included in thisdynamic, hands-on course taught by professionals with experience in the industry who will help you todevelop the practical skills that are necessary for the workplace.

By the end of the course you will have an in-depth grounding in both the practice and theory of countrysidemanagement which will enable you to deal effectively with current and future issues. You’ll also haveopportunities to become involved with a local conservation group to further develop your practical skills. In the past, students have built their own wildlife garden and tree nursery, as well as carrying out badger and bat surveys, building bird and bat boxes, and assisting with bird ringing and tree felling.



Following on from year one (the HNC Countrysideand Environmental Management, electing theCountryside stream), the HND introduces new topicssuch as habitat management, ecological surveying,conservation skills, and visitor management.


Field trips are an integral part of the course andthere is also a week-long residential study tour whichseeks to bring together the various topics that youhave studied, emphasising the integrated nature of the course.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year three of the BSc/BSc (Hons) CountrysideManagement, or may be accepted into year three ofany of SAC’s other environmental degree programmes.

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“I knew the sort of job I wanted but wasn’t sure how to get there. CountrysideManagement offered all the things I needed. SAC was a great place to study, the atmosphere was friendly and the staffwere really helpful.”

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EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall PPrrootteeccttiioonn BSc/BSc (Hons)

Have you wondered how we manage the various impacts that humans are having on the physical andbiological environment? Do you have an interest in blending environmental issues with applied science and social issues?

This course combines these different strands to examine how humans impact on the environment, and what effects these impacts may have. It blends environmental protection with environmental science, and will teach you analytical skills (both in the lab and in the field), and an ability to evaluate data. You’ll learn how to monitor, manage and minimise the environmental impacts of waste and pollution. This courseproduces environmental managers fit to tackle current and future environmental issues. Graduates may work in waste/pollution control in industry as well as in remediation and the regulatory agencies.



The first two years follow the HND EnvironmentalManagement and Sustainability. Years three and four build on this knowledge, teaching you how to identify, minimise and manage environmentalimpacts through modules such as Pollution Control,Environmental Biology, and Waste Reduction and Recycling.


You will develop both theoretical and applied skillsthrough a combination of traditional lectures andregular visits to relevant study sites (urban and rural),organisations (such as SEPA), and industries (such asrecycling, waste management, transportation, andfarming). Further practical skills will be developedthrough laboratory and fieldwork studies.



• Carbon Footprinting: a Comparison of Methodologies.

• Diffuse Pollution: Nitrogen and PhosphorousConcentrations in Stream Water on a Hill Farm.

• A Comparison of the Biodiversity of Wasteland(Post-Industrial) Mill Sites along the Water of Leith.

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“I can honestly say that there is no part of the course that I didn’t enjoy or find challenging.Highlights include the many study visits, and completing my Honours project. I aim to work forSEPA, but I also now have the knowledge and confidence for other jobs in the environmental field.”

Alison Rock, Environmental Protection“

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SSuussttaaiinnaabbllee EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BSc/BSc (Hons)

Sustainability is a concept that is increasingly part of our common language, whether discussing climatechange, community development, or nature conservation. This course places sustainability within an appliedcontext, and combines aspects of science, geography and social sciences to examine the impacts that humans are having on our environment, and how those impacts may be minimised.

In this course you will study across disciplines, but always within the context of managing the environmentand relevant human impacts. You will graduate with a sound grasp of the underlying theory (scientific, social, economic), but also with the knowledge of how to apply practical solutions in management.



The first two years follow the HND EnvironmentalManagement and Sustainability. The final years areinterdisciplinary and cover a range of modules suchas GIS, Climate Change and the Global Environment,Conservation Management Planning and SustainableEnvironmental Management.


Regular field or site visits are supplemented byresidential fieldtrips which allow you to broaden your experiences and place your studies within an applied context. The emphasis is on puttingtheoretical knowledge and management techniquesinto an applied and real-world context.



• Environmental Impact Assessment: A Quality Review.

• An Investigation into Participatory EnvironmentalEducation in Schools in North East Scotland.

• A Meta-Analysis of Woodland RestorationRationale in Scotland.

• Assessing the Attitudes of Access Takers TowardsOpen Access in the Pentland Hills Regional Park.

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“SAC and my fellow students could not have been more welcoming and encouraging throughoutmy course. The degree offered both core and elective modules which allowed me to tailor it to myspecific needs, making it varied and at times very challenging but always satisfying. I am nowworking as a Sustainable Communities Officer with Fife Council, and thoroughly enjoying it!”

Gillian Stewart, Sustainable Environmental Management“


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EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall MMaannaaggeemmeenntt aanndd SSuussttaaiinnaabbiilliittyy HND

Sustainability, conservation and protecting the environment are now of prime importance. This course equipsyou with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental concerns not by studying environmentalissues alone, but by considering them in the appropriate social, economic and management context.

Within the HND you will choose between one of two streams; the first (sustainable environmentalmanagement) concentrates more on human geography issues and conservation, whilst the second(environmental protection) takes a slightly more scientific approach and covers environmental impacts andmonitoring. Most of the modules in the two years are common to both streams, ensuring that all studentsaddress environmental concerns across a broad front, and based on a common core of knowledge.


Building on year one, the HNC Countryside andEnvironmental Management, the second yeardevelops your technical and academic skills across the environmental and sustainability fields. You’ll also develop your transferable skills, such as reportwriting, critical analysis and presentation skills, toprepare you for the job market or for further studies.


As with all environmental courses at SAC, lecture-based learning is heavily supplemented by field visits,external speakers, case studies and a study tour. Thisenables the knowledge gained in the lecture room to be placed firmly within an applied context.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of the following degree programmes at SAC: BSc/BSc (Hons)Sustainable Environmental Management, BSc/BSc(Hons) Environmental Protection, BSc/BSc (Hons) Rural Resource Management, BSc/BSc (Hons)Countryside Management.

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“I found it easy to integrate into student life at SAC. The range of modules in the course are very practical in nature, with many using real life examples as projects and case studies. Havinggraduated with an HND I have started work with Wind Prospect as a Development Officer, travelling & working on projects in various countries.”

Joseph Padbury, Environmental Management and Sustainability“


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RRuurraall RReessoouurrccee MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BSc/BSc (Hons)

The worlds of business, industry, society and environment are becoming increasingly intertwined, with allbusinesses (ranging from industrial plants, to tourism ventures, to nature reserves) now obliged to operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Combining environmental and business knowledge to achievesustainability is the main aim of this course, This is achieved through the study of the environment alongsideaspects of business management, social sciences, and regulation/policy drivers.

Graduates from this course are able to address business targets and desired outcomes, whilst also workingwith the regulatory environment to minimise environmental impacts and achieve sustainable development.



As this course is by necessity multi-disciplinary, youwill cover a range of topics that are necessary toachieve the required business/environmental balance.Example modules include Rural Planning andEnvironmental Impact Assessment, EnvironmentalPolicy Analysis, and Resource Economics.


You’ll make frequent use of case studies of relevantbusinesses in which environmental, economic,management and social elements are broughttogether. Regular field visits and residential fieldtrips expose you to a variety of situations and examples of sustainable development.



• Modelling Red Deer Populations to Determine New Management Strategies.

• Feasibility Study of a Wind Turbine Developmenton Orkney.

• Determining Farmer Attitudes to the SRDP and theEffect on Agri-Environment Initiatives.

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“The appeal of studying Rural Resource Management is the breadth of the course. It gives you the freedom to choose the direction you want to go in; you are never pigeon-holed. When I startedthe course I was convinced I wanted to be a Countryside Ranger, but by the Honours year I wasconcentrating on the socio-economic impacts of rural transport and car use in National Parks!”

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RRuurraall RReessoouurrccee MMaannaaggeemmeenntt HND

This course identifies and examines the wide range of geographical, environmental, business, social, economic and political issues which affect and impact on the rural environment and our ability to manageresources in a sustainable manner. The study of the environment and human impacts is combined withappropriate business, social and scientific skills. This unique blend of topics ensures you have the potential to develop into an environmentally-sensitive rural resource manager for the future, with the ability to addressrural development and environmental issues with practical and applied solutions.



Year one offers a broad range of topics, following the HNC Countryside and Environmental Management.In year two, environmental issues are combined witha study of the factors influencing rural developmentin modules such as Rural Socio Economic Development,and Business Management: An Introduction.


The emphasis in this course is on the practicalapplication of appropriate techniques. Lectures are supplemented by regular field trips which put techniques and knowledge gained into anapplied context. Residential fieldtrips in years one and two allow more extended studies in appropriaterural locations.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of the following degree programmes at SAC: BSc/BSc (Hons) Rural Resource Management, BSc/BSc (Hons)Environmental Protection, BSc/BSc (Hons) Sustainable Environmental Management, BSc/BSc (Hons) Countryside Management.

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“The mix of field trips and classroom based learning is great. By choosing your own electivemodules you can shape the course around your own interests and towards the field you hope to work in. This also means that you have some joint classes with students from other courses,which can sometimes provide interesting discussions!”

Debbie Davidson, Rural Resource Management“

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CCoouunnttrryyssiiddee aanndd EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall MMaannaaggeemmeenntt HNC

Do you care about the environment? Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to play a part inmanaging our countryside? The HNC Countryside and Environmental Management course will give you anintroduction to Scotland’s rural and urban landscape and how it’s used and managed. The range of subjectscovered is greater than in any other comparable course and includes conservation, pollution, ecology andland use.

With ever increasing demands on our natural resources from recreation, conservation, energy generation as well as the impacts of traditional land uses such as agriculture and forestry, there’s a clear need for graduateswith a broad understanding of the relevant issues, and the growing range of careers open to them.



You’ll choose to specialise in either “countryside” or “environment”, and will study a range ofintroductory modules including ecology andecosystems, environmental awareness, biodiversityconservation, geology, and countryside recreation or pollution and waste management.


The course is a blend of theory and practicalsessions, and will take you out of the classroomwhere you’ll see how the environment andcountryside is actually managed in a wide variety ofhabitats and situations. You’ll meet environmentalmanagers and see first hand some of the practicalskills they use. You can study this course full-time,part-time, or by distance learning (see page 8).


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year two of SAC’s HND courses in Countryside Management, Rural ResourceManagement or Environmental Management and Sustainability.

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“I really enjoyed this course – a wide rangeof topics are covered in a friendly learningenvironment where you are not just treatedas a number.”

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Careers and EmploymentUK qualifications in this sector are highly regardedthroughout the world, and interesting and rewardingemployment opportunities are available both in theUK and abroad. Throughout your studies you willdevelop contacts with potential future employersthrough visits, trade shows, study tours, visitingspeakers, work experience, summer placements,involvement in industry liaison meetings andparticipation as a student member in professionalorganisations. Many employers approach SACdirectly when seeking to recruit new staff.

With a horticulture qualification, there are very varied career possibilities including: management of public green–space, country parks, privategardens, botanic gardens, and community gardens;work in horticultural retailing and garden centres, for landscaping companies, nurseries, and fruit andvegetable crop production, as well as in journalism,television, teaching, school gardening, education,research, advisory work, restoration of historicgardens, landscape reclamation, marketing, and horticultural therapy.

Garden designers are often self-employed oremployed by local councils, garden centres orlandscape consortia as designers or landscape design technicians, where strong plant knowledgeand attention to detail in design will be valued.Alternatively, some students move towards landscapemanagement or horticulture and gain positionswithin private or historic gardens.

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Lynne Bridge came to study at SAC as a maturestudent looking for a career change and wasattracted by the HND in Garden Design.

“I realised this course would be an opportunityto attend an excellent centre of learning andachieve a recognised qualification. The two yearsof learning were thorough, informative andeducational. In addition to key design modules,additional useful modules such as LandscapeDesign History, Plant Growth and Developmentand Plant Identification were included. Togetherthe modules provided a solid grounding intheory along with plenty of experience of hands-on practical work necessary to qualify as a trained Garden Designer.

The horticultural design skills I learnt on thecourse gave me the desire and confidence tocontinue my learning. I completed a degree inGarden and Landscape Design with First classHonours, and am now combining studying for aMasters at Bath University, with some freelancedesign consultancy.

The SAC course has enabled me to make acareer change, in a confident and informed way,and prepare myself for a new professional life.Thank you SAC!”

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Lynne studied the HND in Garden Design.

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Why study Horticulture,Landscape and Garden Design at SAC?SAC has its own practical horticulture facilities ateach campus comprising greenhouses, gardens andlandscaped areas, and additionally has partnershipswith both the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) who provide garden resources for practical gardenmaintenance classes and work experience, and withlocal councils who provide additional nurseryfacilities and parks for practical work and projects.We have good links with the many facets of thehorticulture and landscape industry, and also withscientific institutes and SAC’s own researchers andconsultants, and you will find that classes at all levels involve these professional experts.

Throughout your course you can be involved in a variety of additional activities ranging from the design and construction of show gardens for horticultural shows and exhibitions, to helping with community garden projects. Exciting summerplacements abroad are possible through ourworldwide contacts in horticulture, or in a diversityof enterprises in the UK including our own researchlabs. Study tours both at home and abroad will also broaden your horticultural horizons well beyond Scotland.

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“I worked with a relative in his gardenmaintenance business and was encouraged byhim to study for a qualification. What heactually said to me was ‘Don’t be anothercowboy with a lawnmower. If you are going totalk to customers, you should know what youare talking about.’ So I went to Elmwood Collegeand studied the NC and HNC. Towards the endof the HNC, I was wondering about progressingfurther, and found the course at SAC.

After chatting with current students at an OpenDay, my aspirations were raised and I knew that,in the long term, I would probably not work in garden maintenance with my relative, but would look to more ambitious options.

I arrived at SAC to study part-time on the HNDHorticulture course, but by the end of the firstday decided to go full time. I love all aspects ofthe course which seems to cater exactly for myneeds. I have now continued into the third yearof the degree. I have spoken to a lot of peopleabout what I am doing and have been told that I am at ‘the best horticultural College in Britain’.”

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Alex is currentlystudying for theBSc/BSc (Hons) in Horticulture.

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The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) extends to four sites – Edinburgh, Benmore, Logan,and Dawyck, and is world-renowned for its richcollection of plant species and conservation work.The landscaped gardens, botanical collections andexpertise of RBGE staff offer a unique learningresource unparalleled in Scotland which studentsbenefit from. The Horticulture with Plantsmanshipcourses are taught jointly by SAC and RBGE and as a student you have direct access to the vast resources of both institutions.

Applicants to the Horticulture with Plantsmanshipcourse will normally be invited to interview and will be expected to have practical horticulturalexperience. An additional fee is payable to RBGE at the start of each academic year to cover visits, study tours and specialist course materials.Further information about this will be available at the interview. As a guide, costs for 2009 were £250 per year in the first and second years,and £125 per year in the third and fourth years.

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GGaarrddeenn DDeessiiggnn HND

With an HND in Garden Design, you will be well equipped with the knowledge and skills to enter the garden design profession. Many students with an HND go on to set up successful independent garden design businesses; some work with other garden designers in small companies, or for landscapingcompanies, or with consortia involving designers and other landscape professionals; others go on to furtherqualifications in garden design or landscape architecture.

This course develops your competence in the wide range of skills and needed by practicing designers,including communication with clients and other professionals, and organising and managing design andconstruction projects.



In year one you will follow the HNC Garden Design.In the second year you will refine your design skills,use computer-aided design (CAD), and learn aboutplants for specialised plantings. You will broadenyour knowledge in modules including Constructionof Hard Landscape Features, Landscape DesignHistory, and Getting Started in Business.


You will design in a range of garden styles, andprepare designs, construction details and plantingplans for real clients. Practical construction projects,and visits to a range of landscapes are all integralparts of the course. As a team you will work on thedesign and construction of a show garden for amajor gardening exhibition.

“The course covered a wide range of subjects which are relevant to thedesign industry as a whole and provides a solid base for entering the profession.The highlight of my time at SAC wasdesigning a show garden and building it with my fellow students at GardeningScotland. The garden won a silver giltmedal and I achieved the Best New Show Garden Designer Award.”

Colin Bell, Garden Design

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The HNC introduces you to the many facets of garden design which include design, plant knowledge, hard landscaping and business studies. During the year, you will design gardens for real clients and develophands-on horticultural knowledge.

Employment opportunities with HNC include working for landscape companies and horticultural enterprises,often providing design input into their projects. Some students with previous relevant experience go straightinto designing gardens and setting up their own business, although they often come back to take moreadvanced HND modules while working!


“Designing for real people and theirgardens was the best insight that wecould ever have been given into theindustry. I had the opportunity to go back for another year after HNC andcompleted HND. I am now employed as a Landscape Assistant (Design) forAberdeenshire Council and design play parks, village centres and areas for environmental improvement.”

Lisa Gray, Garden Design

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You will study design in modules including LandscapeGraphics, Design Process and Composition andGarden Design Concepts alongside developing yourplant knowledge with Plant Recognition, PlantingDesign and Horticultural Practices modules. Designand Use of Hard Landscape Features, Surveying andBusiness Management are also included to provide a rounded curriculum.


You will carry out guided design work in a studiosetting using real projects with real clients andcovering a range of styles of gardens. You will visitplant nurseries, gardens and hard landscape suppliersand will spend time on walks around the campus and botanic gardens to learn plant identification, and undertake practical horticulture.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year two of the HND Garden Design.

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“I enjoyed studying for the degree in Horticulture. Studying a broad range of subjects has enabled me to see the bigger picture and the variety of options available to me for a career in horticulture.The course has required a lot of commitment and hard work, but the knowledge the lecturers haveand their passion for their subject kept me interested and motivated.”

Linda Ingle, Horticulture“



The first two years are the HND Horticulture. In years three and four you will study core subjects plus a choice of specialist modules in productionhorticulture (including vegetable and fruit productionand crop products) or green space management(landscape horticulture, woodlands and open space management).


You will visit growers and landscapes to evaluateproduction methods and management requirements,and scientific organisations to see field and labexperimentation. You will prepare blueprints for plant production, management plans, and collect lab, field and landscape-based data for analysis.


In your fourth year you will undertake your ownresearch project in a subject which interests you,drawing together all that you have learnt on yourcourse. Example Honours Projects include:

• An Investigation of the Effect of Growth Regulatorson the Fruiting of Vaccinum.

• Horticultural Therapy – Developing Provision in Scotland.

• The Effect of Flash Flooding on Street Tree Growth.

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There is a current lack of horticulturists trained to degree level, particularly in the UK. This means that as agraduate, you will have excellent employment opportunities.

Horticulture is a diverse and dynamic industry that encompasses the commercial production of fruit,vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, and the design, establishment, and maintenance of our parks and gardens, leisure and sports facilities, open spaces and managed landscapes. This degree provides you with a broad horticultural base so that you are equipped to work in any of these areas, while allowing you to specialise in either Production Horticulture or Gardens and Green Space Horticulture during your studies.

The degree is both practically based and technologically up-to-date, and can be studied full-time or part-time.


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HHoorrttiiccuullttuurree HND

With an HND in Horticulture, you will have both a sound practical base in horticulture and an understandingof the theory behind the practices. You will be well equipped to enter the profession and should be eligible to take up a management level position after gaining experience in industry.

The course offers two streams: Gardens and Green-Space elective modules provide the competencies to work in the parks, gardens and landscape sector at a professional level. Production Horticulture modulesprepare you for employment in fruit or vegetable production, greenhouse protected edible crop production,or ornamental plant production. Production can be on a small specialist scale in the UK or alternatively, somenurseries grow millions of trees, shrubs and bedding plants. Whatever the scale, this course develops theessential practical, technical and scientific expertise you will require.


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In year one you will follow the HNC Horticulture. In year two, modules include Advanced PlantPropagation, Hardy Ornamental Nursery StockProduction, Landscape Management and Maintenance,and Integrated Approaches to Plant Protection.Elective modules allow specialisation in either cropproduction practices or landscape horticulture.


You will visit nurseries, gardens and landscapes, and also scientific organisations to see how theyconduct tests such as seed viability. You willundertake a project in an area of special interest to you, and there is usually an optional study tour.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of SAC’s BSc/BSc (Hons)Horticulture or BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture withPlantsmanship. Entry to the BSc Horticulture withPlantmanship is competitive as there are limitedplaces on the course.

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“After working for several years in garden centres, I decided to pursue my dream of being ahorticulturist. I applied to SAC as a mature student on the HND programme. I am currently in mysecond year and through the encouragement to succeed and guidance found at SAC, I am nowconsidering continuing on to degree level. Taking the first step and applying to SAC was definitelya wise career move!” Christa Duncan, Horticulture“

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HHoorrttiiccuullttuurree HNC

The HNC covers the fundamentals of horticulture. You will learn both practical skills and develop yourunderpinning knowledge of plants and their cultivation. You will also be introduced to the different sectors of the industry including nursery production, maintenance of gardens and green-space, and plant retailing.During your studies, the diversity of the course and work experience opportunities will help you to weigh upwhich areas of horticulture and gardening you are most interested in for future employment or further study.

You will be qualified for a broad range of job opportunities at the end of the HNC including working fornurseries, private and public gardens, landscape companies and local authorities.



You will learn plant identification, plant uses, soil management, plant protection, businessmanagement, nursery production, and plantphysiology. Practical work will include horticulturaltechniques for plant propagation and the growing on of plants, garden maintenance, and how toconduct a plant trial on an outdoor plot.


Much of your learning will be practically based. For example, you will propagate plants, pot them up, prune plants, and plant trees and shrubs. Plantidentification is taught through guided walks inCollege grounds and botanic gardens. There arefrequent visits to growers, nurseries and gardens.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year two of the HND Horticulture or yeartwo of the HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship.Entry to the HND Horticulture with Plantmanship iscompetitive as there are limited places on the course.

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“The course was an excellent start to anycareer in horticulture. It provided all theknowledge and skills I needed to progressin the field. My career ambitions are to work in the world’s most prestigious gardenswith the top horticulturists. The staff at SAC not only helped me towards this goal,but with their excellent knowledge andmentoring, fired my ambitions.”

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The course is delivered in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) with classes andpractical work based at both RBGE and SAC’s Edinburgh campus. As a student on this course you will benefit from the considerable resources and expertise of both organisations.

Recent reports identifying future skills gaps have noted that there will be a shortage of people in the UK with botanical abilities in plant identification, and also with knowledge of techniques appropriate to therestoration of historic gardens at a high level. This course will equip you to fill these roles.

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In the first two years you will study the curriculumoutlined for HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship.Years three and four broaden your studies by taking a global and historical perspective on plants and plantcollections, whilst further developing your scientificunderstanding of taxonomy and physiology.


Coursework involves group work and individualproject work on a range of topics includingexperiments relating to physiology and taxonomy,production of a management plan for a historicgarden, and business case studies.



• The Conservation Status of Juniperus Cedrus: An Investigation.

• Meconopsis Seed Morphology and Viability in a Phylogenetic Context.

• Bryophyte Diversity of Structures in Heritage GardensCompared with the Adjacent Natural Rocky Outcrops.

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“The course has hugely increased the scope of my interest in horticulture, and has opened my eyes to the huge diversity of career opportunities available in the horticulture industry. The courseis well structured and provides the opportunity to focus on my personal interests through projects.Eventually I would like to work in a botanic garden, designing and maintaining plant collections.RBGE provides a perfect setting for this course, and the resources available to us there are amazing.”

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The Horticulture with Plantsmanship course is delivered jointly by SAC and The Royal Botanic GardenEdinburgh (RBGE) and allows you to specialise in the area of horticulture known as ‘plantsmanship’, which can be defined as a ‘knowledge of the diversity of plants and their cultivation’. In addition you will also gain a good understanding of other aspects of horticulture and plant science.

The Horticulture with Plantsmanship course integrates the management of plant collections with knowledgeof plant distribution, classification, diversity, structure, identification, recognition and cultivation. Recentsurveys have highlighted a future need for more people trained in botany who are able to identify andunderstand plants, and this course equips you to take advantage of this opportunity.

Applicants will normally be invited for interview and will be expected to have practical horticultural experience.For further information refer to page 66.


Year one consists of the HNC Horticulture. In year two, you will specialise in subjects relating to the horticulture of botanic gardens by studying modules including plant classification and systematics, designing and managing plantcollections, landscape design history, ecology and conservation.


As an individual, you will have your own garden plot in year one and undertake a specialist project in an area of particular interest to you in year two.Extensive work experience in a range of sections of the gardens at RBGE is undertaken in year one.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of SAC’s BSc/BSc (Hons)Horticulture or BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship.

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“Aspects I enjoyed included plantidentification, systematics and classification,and plant portfolio work, and also beingsurrounded by some of the UK’s topresearchers at RBGE and SAC. Studying at the RBGE was an opportunity too good to miss for any horticulturist or botanist.”

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PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall GGaarrddeenniinngg Diploma incorporating the HNC Horticulture

This SAC Diploma is a two-year, work experience based, course which aims to provide the practicalexperience, training and academic knowledge required by a professional gardener.

There is an increasing shortage of people skilled in the maintenance of gardens of all sizes, including those of historic and botanical importance. The aim of this course is to produce professional gardeners with thepractical skills and academic knowledge to maintain and manage gardens, landscapes, and plant collections.The combination of a higher horticulture qualification, work experience, backed up by employers’ referenceswill make you very employable.

The course is aimed at both new entrants to horticulture who wish to become professional gardeners, andpeople in horticultural employment wanting to improve their knowledge and skills for career development.


The course incorporates the HNC Horticulture withmodules in plant identification, horticultural practices,landscape design history, soil management and plantprotection. You will also undertake training coursesto obtain industry recognised certificates for practicalskills, for example, application of pesticides.A limitednumber of paid work experience placements areavailable. Alternatively, you may arrange your ownplacement subject to approval by SAC. Those inrelevant employment may also apply for the course.


For four days per week, you will undertake workexperience, for example with the National Trust forScotland (NTS), private, or local authority gardens ina planned programme. At SAC, you will take HNCmodules involving a mix of lectures, practical skillsand specific certificated training courses. The cost of this course will include both academic tuition

fees and fees for certificated training courses. For 2009/10 the course fees were £1455 a year. ILA funding may be available to eligible students.


After completion of an additional 3 modules,students can join year two of the HND Horticultureor HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship. Entry toHND Horticulture with Plantsmanship is competitiveas there are limited places on this course.

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“I would be more than happy to take studentsfrom this course at my place of work, and tosupport the College in any way possible. Sounds likea very comprehensive course and I wish somethinglike this was around when I began in the career!”

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Landscape managers are involved in managing the urban and designed landscape in its widest sense. Workwill combine responsibility for both functional and aesthetic design considerations as well as the short-termand long term planning for maintenance and management of green-space areas.

This course introduces you to this diverse subject and, at this level, concentrates on the horticultural aspects of managing and maintaining public green spaces. There are a wide range of job opportunities available at the end of the course including working for landscape contractors, landscape management companies, localauthorities, or starting your own business in landscape and garden maintenance.



The course includes study of the understandingof the landscape, development of your practicalhorticultural techniques, as well as plant identification,and the construction of hard landscape features. You will investigate the design process, andsurveying, and be involved in the selection and maintenance of horticultural machinery,preparation of planting plans, soil management and plant protection.


There is an emphasis on practical work in landscapeconstruction and horticultural practices, alongsideguided studio-based design work, and thepreparation of documentation relating to landscapespecifications. Visits to landscape suppliers, plantnurseries, gardens and landscapes both in the privateand public sectors are included.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year two of the HND Horticulture.

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“All those parks, playing fields, playgrounds,nature reserves, and woodlands needknowledge and skills to maintain. To this wemust add an ability to value the economic,social and environmental benefits that parks and greenspaces provide, and anability to work with communities. The skillsare diverse, and in some areas, in critically short supply.”

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Why study Sport, Tourism and Outdoor Pursuits at SAC?SAC has been offering courses in these subject areas for over 20 years and has a sound reputationfor producing high quality graduates. Manygraduates now hold senior positions in the leisure or recreation industry.

The academic staff delivering these courses havestrong links with employers within their industry and practice in their own right. They therefore have a clear knowledge and understanding of currentindustry developments and the specific requirementsof businesses recruiting graduates. Lecturers areregularly involved in research, consultancy andtraining initiatives providing support to employers,government organisations, national governing bodies and voluntary and charitable agencies.

Practical Experience The opportunity to gain work experience is built in to all our sport, tourism and outdoorpursuits courses. In addition to putting you in touch with employers and gaining real experience of the industry, this allows you to be involved in the practical application of knowledge and skills. The courses also provide you with opportunities togain industry recognised awards and qualificationswhich prove invaluable when seeking employmentfollowing graduation. For example, you may gainNGB Coaching Awards, or First Aid qualifications as part of your course. Several modules within thecourses incorporate industry visits that allow you to examine real-life situations and link the coursecontent to practical experiences. Other excitingopportunities available to you include study tours(local and international), events management, group work, and team challenges.

Careers and EmploymentWhen you successfully complete one of these coursesat SAC you’ll have the appropriate knowledge, skillsand training to find rewarding jobs in exciting growthareas with excellent prospects for career development.Although the courses have been designed with anemphasis on the sport, recreation, outdoor pursuitsand activity tourism sectors, their core of transferableskills (such as IT, teamwork, and presentation skills)will ensure that opportunities will also be availablewithin other industries.

These courses enable you to present employers withthree vital requirements for employment – a highlyrecognised academic qualification, work experience,and relevant industry recognised awards.

Take a look at what industry has to say:

“Students graduating from SAC with one of thesequalifications are of a very high standard and havethe skills and knowledge required to compete withinour industry.”

“These SAC courses enable students to apply theoryto practice and whilst being academically sound alsohave a very vocational foundation.”

Recent examples of graduates’ career destinationsinclude: sports development, sports facilitymanagement, teaching (after PGDE training), health and fitness management, outdoor pursuitsmanagement, activity instruction, activity holidayprovider, event management, national parkinformation officer, and graduate traineeship.

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Practical RequirementsThese courses are truly vocational with particularemphasis on physical activities. Certain modulesinvolve a level of pre-skill and performancecompetence from students. Details are as follows:Students intending to study the Equine TourismManagement course will be required to undertake a pre-entry practical riding assessment. Riding hatsare provided but students will be required to providesuitable riding trousers and boots. Applicants should have a riding ability equivalent to BHS Stage 1 (Riding).

Outdoor Pursuits modules include practical sessions in hill-walking, kayaking and climbing which require a level of fitness, stamina and physical endurance.These modules are core for the Outdoor PursuitsManagement and Activity Tourism courses. Pleasecontact us for any further advice on your suitability.

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“SAC gave me the combination of educationand life experiences that I needed to help tosecure the career that I wanted. The wide rangeof subjects covered within the course allowedme to get a great feel for the different aspects of the tourism industry and the job opportunitiesavailable to me.

I studied for three years with SAC and during that time, not only did I make friends for lifebut I had the advantage of the fantastic supportnetwork that the staff offered, providing careersadvice enhanced my learning experience greatlyand helped to highlight the path I needed totake to move in to a career with the events industry.

I enjoyed the range of modules offered within the course, and the way learning wascomplemented with practical work experience.My hard work and SAC’s guidance has paid off and I am now based in Edinburgh, workingas an Event Coordinator as part of a team with Event Consultants Scotland (ECS). It’s a job that requires hard work and long hours but one which I thoroughly enjoy. I owe mysuccess within my desired career to my time spent at SAC.”

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“It was a big step to pack up and leave a closeknit island but I chose SAC for its communityenvironment and the course.

SAC staff were very approachable from thestart. The Open Day meant I could see exactlywhere I would be living and where lectureswould be held. SAC made me feel part of thecollege from that day and that gave me theincentive to join the course.

I have recently graduated with a 2:1 HonoursDegree in Adventure Tourism and OutdoorPursuits (the forerunner to the Outdoor PursuitsManagement course). The four years of mycourse flew past and I gained many skills andpersonal experiences along the way includingkayaking, organising hill walking and seakayaking expeditions, outdoor developmentdays and managing sporting events. I gainedJohn Muir awards and was awarded ‘BestStudent’ for year three and year four. Theseexperiences and vocational qualifications haveset me up for the future, and have openeddoors beyond College.

SAC encourages many recreational activitiesand I ran the SAC Ayr Hockey team in bothsecond and third year. This experience helpedme gain a place in the Ayr Ladies Hockey Team.I also became part of the recruiting team withinthe Territorial Army after taking part in theireight week basic training Summer Challenge.

SAC provides a positive, friendly and encouragingatmosphere to study and live in. I have metincredible friends for life, and the lecturers’doors have always been open for help andadvice. I would recommend SAC to everyone.”

Rhona comes fromthe Island of Islay, off the west coast of Scotland.

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Activity Tourism encompasses a number of physical activities such as canoeing, climbing and hill-walking.People undertake these activities to have fun, take in stunning scenery, improve their fitness, and be stretchedby the challenge. Did you know, for example, that currently, most physical activities are undertaken by malesaged 25-44 years old, in groups with their friends? But what of the future?

This course will develop your skills to investigate trends, evaluate contemporary management issues, and planfor the future safe and responsible operation and management of activities. You’ll build an awareness of theactivity tourism industry, and learn about the issues involved in balancing the requirements of both yourcustomers and the environment.



You start by studying the HND Activity Tourism forthe first two years, taking specialist optional modulesin outdoor activities. Years three and four allow you to investigate UK active tourism and themanagement of outdoor pursuits, whilst furtherdeveloping your management and research skills.


In year three, your class will plan, organise, deliverand evaluate a field trip where new activities can beexperienced. You may be able to attend conferences,hear guest presenters and network with local activityproviders, assisting them in their marketing andproduct development.



• Mountain Bike Tourism on the Isle of Arran: ThePotential for Development.

• Using Outdoor Pursuits as a means of IncreasingActivity Tourism at Glentrool Forest in the SouthWest of Scotland.

• Independent Hostels, Back-Packers and ActivityTourists: an Investigation of the Scottish Market.

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“The course combines breadth of relevant subject theory, practical skills and the application oftopical and up-to-date issues. I didn’t want to study in the confines of a city or be just anothernumber in a huge lecture theatre. This course provides a good range of skills and knowledge forpotential employees and employers alike.” Louella Edward-Collins, Activity Tourism Management“


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In the UK, Equestrian Tourism is an expanding niche market with the potential to develop further, especially in Scotland. From short leisure rides to long distance treks, a holiday on horseback provides fresh air and achance to view the scenery from a different perspective. Horse Trials and Events attract large numbers of riders and spectators to rural destinations, and horse racing is also a big tourist attraction for everyone. Aspart of the wider equine industry, skilled, motivated and knowledgeable people are needed to provide allaspects of the riding holiday and tourist experience.

This course provides you with a broad knowledge of the rural tourism industry with specific optional modulesin practical riding, business, and stable management.



You start by studying the HND Activity Tourism as the first two years, taking several specialist optionalmodules in equine studies. Years three and fourallow you to investigate management topics,including horse businesses, take your studies furtherafield with an international focus, as well as developyour research and organisational skills.


In year three, your class will plan, organise, deliverand evaluate a field trip where local equestriancentres and operators can be visited. You may beable to attend conferences, hear guest presentersand network with horse business managers, assistingthem in their marketing and product development.



• The Sustainability of the Scottish EquestrianTourism Industry.

• Marketing and Promotion of Equestrian Tourism in Scotland.

• An Investigation into the Potential for FurtherDevelopment in Equestrian Tourism in Ayrshire.

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“Horses have always been my passion, and I wanted to study a course in a horse related topic. As well as all the classes, there’s also a good social calendar for those who want to get involved inCollege life. The staff and fellow students have been very pleasant, helpful, and supportive. I havelearned about my strengths and weaknesses. Working hard on areas I found new or challenging hasgiven me the satisfaction of both conquering those, and feeling more confident about other areas I haven’t tackled before.” Anne Obree, Equine Tourism Management

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For many holiday-makers, sampling food and drink is one of the main reasons to visit new locations. Did you know that in Scotland, over 20% of the total tourists’ expenditure is on food and drink? Also, 70% ofpotential visitors to Scotland indicate a strong interest in sampling distinctive Scottish food, local and regionalspecialities, fresh produce and traditional recipes. These facts, along with the renaissance of regional food anddestination branding, and Government and privately funded initiatives, have put food tourism at the top ofthe rural development agenda. This course has been developed to focus on the niche food tourism market in the UK (for the general degree) and in an international context (for the Honours degree). You will graduateequipped to meet the challenges of this emerging tourism market.



You start by studying the HND Activity Tourism as the first two years, taking specialist optional modulesin Food and Culture. Years three and four allow youto investigate food tourism markets, events, andpolicies, as well as develop your management,organisational and research skills.


In year three, your class will plan, organise, deliver and evaluate a field trip, where local produce and farmers markets can be sampled. You may be able to attend conferences, hear guest presenters and network with local food producers and processors, assisting them in their marketing and product development.



• Local Food Tourism in Ayrshire.

• An investigation in to the contribution of slow food initiatives in reinforcing identity and placepromotion of Perthshire.

• Food Networks and their effectiveness: an evaluation.

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“Food tourism today is where eco-tourism was 20 years ago; people are starting to take an interest.The industry needs to take note and use the opportunity to its advantage. Holidaymakers want ahands-on experience and food is a manifestation of a destination’s culture.”

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Nature tourism is continuing to grow significantly, due largely to the public’s interest in wildlife and habitatsand associated concerns over environmental issues .Observing wildlife in its natural habitat is becoming morepopular, particularly around marine environments, placing Scotland in an enviable position. So much so thatScotland is marketing itself as “Europe’s number one wildlife watching destination.”

However, sensitive management is required to protect the surrounding environments and ecosystems, as wellas to provide customers with high quality experiences, facilities, accommodation, transport and fully trainedguides. This course incorporates small business management, the appreciation of conservation issues, riskmanagement and customer care skills, as well as field guiding experience, equipping you for a range ofcareers in this area.



You start by studying the HND Activity Tourism as the first two years, taking several specialist optionalmodules in natural heritage. Years three and fourallow you to investigate nature tourism markets,environmental and visitor management, as well as to develop your event management, organisational and research skills.


In year three, your class will plan, organise, deliver and evaluate a field trip, where local habitats and wildlife can be encountered. You may be able to attend conferences, hear guestpresenters and network with nature tourismoperators and managers, assisting them in theirmarketing and product development.



• Rural regeneration: the case for the Ayrshire Trails of Discovery.

• The Scottish Outdoor Access Code and itsimplications for South Ayrshire.

• An Investigation into the willingness of farmtourism providers to further develop their tourismproduct. Case Study: The South of Scotland.

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“I get plenty of support from the lecturers and other students. The college has exceeded myexpectations of the course and I’ve found the first year very interesting and exciting and cannot wait to carry on with the rest of my degree.” Kirsty Griffiths, Nature Tourism Management“

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Tourists in the 21st Century are looking for a wide range of experiences, from the adrenalin rush of anextreme sport,to developing knowledge and appreciation of locally produced products, heritage, or nature.This Activity Tourism course builds your understanding of the tourism industry and will open up a wide range of possibilities for your future career, not just in the service sector of information officers, visitor centre operators and activity providers, but also in setting up, operating and managing your own business.

Within this HND course, you can choose whether to opt for the strenuous activities, such as climbing,kayaking or equestrian pursuits, or to study modules about the living world, natural heritage and itsappreciation, or to develop your awareness of food, culture and heritage.



Building on the HNC year, year two of the HNDexamines the niche tourism products for whichScotland is renowned, with reference to aspects of sustainability, rural communities and businessdiversification. You’ll also study the events industry,and can specialise in your particular activity interestarea, whether equine, physical activities, food andculture, or nature.


You will visit national parks, visitor centres, tourism providers, and rural businesses. You’ll speak to industry professionals and learn aboutcustomers’ experiences. You’ll learn new skillsthrough developing your own business plans, writing reports, analysing problems, organisingevents, and coming up with viable solutions to problems.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of the degree in either Activity Tourism Management, Equine Tourism Management, Food Tourism Management or Nature Tourism Management.

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“The Managing an Event module in secondyear was excellent. We organised a Fun Run in aid of charity. The module waschallenging and practical because we wereactually organising a real event which peoplewere relying on happening. We had to raisesponsorship, organise publicity as well asmanage the event on the day itself.”

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This course aims to give you a basic understanding of the broad area of activity tourism, which encompassesboth very physical and gentler activities. Whilst activity tourism may conjure up images of vigorous exerciseand harsh conditions such canoeing, climbing and mountaineering, not all ‘activity’ holidays need involvestrenuous physical exercise. Other less active pursuits, such as nature watching and following food trails, are also activities, as well as exploring local culture and heritage. Within the course you can opt to take more energetic modules, with activities such as horse riding, or kayaking, or modules which concentrate on the living world and access to the countryside. You’ll also learn how to look after the needs of both your customers and the environment, safely and responsibly.



You’ll learn how the Scottish Tourism industryoperates and what its key products are; Whatmotivates visitors and tourists, and how to identifytheir needs and exceed their expectations; Howbusinesses are managed, and how to become moreaware of the environment and tourism’s impact upon it.


You will develop relevant skills through a range of group work, team challenges, problem solving and planning activities, and will build up knowledgethrough indoor and outdoor activities. You’ll learn from key players in tourism businesses and organisations through guest lectures and visits to tourism providers.


Upon successful completion of this course, studentscan join year two of the HND Activity Tourism, withthe opportunity to begin to specialise in your area of interest.

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“This course has enabled me to develop my interest in tourism and the outdoors,and has provided me with both academicand National Governing qualifications. I’vebeen introduced to the outdoor sport ofclimbing, and have gained valuableclimbing experience. I have thoroughlyenjoyed my first year. I’d recommend thiscourse to anyone, and am looking forwardto HND progression next year.”

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OOuuttddoooorr PPuurrssuuiittss MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BA/BA (Hons)

Do you enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, mountain biking, or water sports? Have you everconsidered a career in this field? Outdoor pursuits provide recreation activities for millions of people across theUK. Its benefits are also recognised by businesses that use outdoor pursuits to enhance personal development,transferable skills, and team building.

For the outdoor pursuits industry to continue to grow and develop, employers need educated and trainedpersonnel. From abseiling to zorbing, graduates of this course will be well placed to manage facilities andservices in a wide range of fields.



You start by studying the HND Sport and RecreationManagement, which make up the first two years of the course. Years three and four allow you toinvestigate subjects such as the management anddevelopment of outdoor pursuits, and outdooractivity facility management, while building yourknowledge of coaching, health, and leadership skills.


The course emphasises the application of theoreticalconcepts to real life situations within the outdoorpursuits industry. Traditional classroom based sessionsare supplemented by activities such as practicalsessions, group work, industry visits, case studies,work placements and study tours.



• An Investigation Into The Diffusion Of InnovationsIn Mountain Biking.

• Upland Footpaths In The Argyll Forest park: A CaseStudy Analysis.

• A Review Of Current Risk Management TechniquesUtilised Within The Outdoor Activity Environment.

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“I thoroughly enjoyed being part of such an enthusiastic class and being able to share both my previous experiences and those of my well travelled classmates. It was a highly rewarding experience.”

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As a graduate of the sports coaching and development degree you will be prepared for management positions in the sports industry, combining advanced practical team and individual coaching skills with sports psychology and sociology, leadership, health and fitness expertise, and business knowledge.

This sports coaching and development course has been designed to respond to the dynamic and changingnature of the sport and recreation sectors. The course enables you to develop appropriate key skills andknowledge which can be transferred to a wide range of career opportunities within sport and recreation, and related organisations.



You’ll start by studying the HND Sport and RecreationManagement as the first two years of the course.Years three and four allow you to investigate subjectssuch as sports development, event management,sports coaching, performance enhancement,sociology, psychology, and health.


The course emphasises the application of theoreticalconcepts to real life situations within the sport andrecreation industry, and employs a range of teachingand learning methods. Traditional classroom basedsessions are supplemented by activities such aspractical sessions, group work, industry visits, case studies, work placements and study tours.



• Sports Nutrition: The Health Benefits Which AffectFootball Performance and Player Well-Being.

• The Benefits Of Physical Activity For Children WithAutism Aged Between 5 and 10 Years Old.

• An Examination Of The Advantages Of PlyometricTraining For Explosive Power In Combination WithTraditional Strength Programme Methods.

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“I have just finished my first year and have enjoyed it immensely. The course is well set out and reallyhands on. The lecturers are sound and are happy to help you with the course at anytime. I had mostfun when coaching my classmates and getting my first aid certificate. The course to me was greatand I am eager to start second year already. This is a course I would definitely recommend.”

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If you’re considering a career in the varied sport and recreation industry, this course aims to provide you withthe applied knowledge and skills that you’ll need for your future. From the operation and management ofgyms and leisure centres, to running unusual outdoor recreation facilities, the sport and recreation industry has grown significantly over the last decade, and the expectations of the level of qualifications and training of those employed within the industry have increased.

Sport and recreation can refer to all forms of physical activity which aim at expressing or improving fitness and mental wellbeing, forming social relationships, or obtaining results in competition at all levels. It includescompetitive sport, outdoor pursuits, aesthetic movement and conditioning.



You will start by studying the HND Sport andRecreation Management as the first two years of the course, taking specialist modules in sport and recreation. Years three and four allow you to investigate subjects such as sport development,sports event management, leadership skills, thesociology of sport, and recreation provision.


This course emphasises applying theoretical conceptsto real life situations within the sport and recreationindustry. Traditional classroom based sessions aresupplemented by activities such as practical sessions,group work, industry visits, case studies, workplacements and study tours.



• An Evaluation Of The Temporary Irish Diaspora And Their Part In Men’s Gaelic Football AtUniversity Level In Scotland.

• An Investigation Into The Viability Of DevelopingThe Isle Of Arran As A ‘Golf Island’.

• An Analysis Of How Sports Injuries In Field HockeyAre Related To The Playing Surface.

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“I chose SAC because I wanted to develop skills and knowledge for employment in the sport andrecreation industry. I really like the level of practical learning in my course. SAC’s classroom learningis made more relevant through off-campus visits and I visited many businesses in the sport andleisure industries.” Xu Li, Sport and Recreation Management“


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As the sport and recreation industry continues its rapid expansion, there is an increasing demand for suitablyqualified and skilled staff with the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations. The HND Sport and Recreation Management course will allow you to develop a thorough understanding of sport and recreation, together with the knowledge and skills required to develop a career within the industry.

You’ll develop practical, relevant skills through skills-based vocational training, which you can apply to real life situations. You’ll also build a range of ‘transferable skills’, such as teamworking and IT confidence,which employers look for in every industry.



Building on the HNC (first) year, the second year of the HND examines contemporary sports policy and practice, sport and recreation programmes, and the management of sporting events. Businessmanagement and practical skills are furtherdeveloped, and you’ll also undertake a period of work experience.


You’ll learn in a variety of ways. The courseemphasises the application of theoretical concepts to real life situations within the sport, recreation and outdoor pursuits industries. Traditionalclassroom-based sessions are supplemented byactivities such as practical sessions, group work,industry visits, case studies, and work placements.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year three of the following SACdegree programmes: BA/BA (Hons) Sport andRecreation Management, BA/BA (Hons) SportsCoaching and Development, or BA/BA (Hons)Outdoor Pursuits Management.


“This course offers a wide variety ofcomplementary subjects which are vital for employment in the sport and recreationindustry. SAC offers so much to eachindividual who wishes to work in this sector. This is why I have found it to be such an easy transition from education to full-time employment.”

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The sport and recreation industry has grown significantly over the last ten years. The increasing professionalismof the National Governing Bodies, and growing investment by local authorities and commercial organisations,has led to an increase in employment opportunities within the industry. There has been a correspondingincrease in expectations of the level of qualifications and training of those employed.

This HNC course takes you through a range of theoretical and practical modules and aims to provide you with a broad understanding of the sport and recreation industry, and the knowledge and skills required for a career in this sector. The course is ideal for those who are keen to develop their own interests in this area,and develop the performance potential in others.



Modules cover the structure and development of the sport and recreation industry, and its role withinsociety. Key business and transferable skills such as marketing, finance, IT and work experience areteamed with the practical skills, including first aid,associated with organising and providing sport andrecreation activities.


You’ll learn through a range of methods – classroombased sessions, practical sessions, industry visits, case studies and work placement. The emphasis is on applying knowledge to real life situations withinthe sport, recreation and outdoor pursuits industries.


Upon successful completion of this course, students can join year two of the HND Sport and Recreation Management.


“Sport and Recreation Management is a great course with very helpful and friendly lecturers. My favourite module of the first year, along with other practical modules, was Health Screening.This was because it was hands-on and practical, which made it fun and easy to learn.”

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How to ApplyI want to study full-time for aDegree, HND, or HNC.If you’d like to study the above courses full-time, youneed to apply through UCAS.

UCAS is the Universities and Colleges AdmissionsService. Take a look at their website:ww ww ww..uuccaass..aacc..uukk. You’ll find lots of advice on how to apply, and how to track your application. You need to submit your application on-line via their “Apply” system, and you can apply for up to 5 courses.

If you have any problems with your application, or you can’t apply on-line, you can contact them by calling ++4444 ((00))887711 446688 00 446688..

When should I apply?UCAS’s first deadline for applications for coursesstarting in September/October 2011 is 15 January2011. Applications received after that date areconsidered by UCAS to be “late” applications. SAC still accepts applications to its courses until the second UCAS deadline of 30 June 2011, thoughthere is a chance that some courses will be full if you apply after 15 January.

Between 30 June and late September, UCASprocesses your applications through the Clearingscheme. If your application is made in this period,you’ll be sent details of how Clearing works.

In summary, SAC accepts applications right up until the course start date, but the later you leave it, the more risk there is that the course will be full.

If you’re an international student from outside theEU, you must apply before the 30th June deadline, in order to leave enough time to process yourapplication and for you to organise a successful visa application.

What other information do I need to apply?The UCAS Apply system will ask for personal andcontact information, qualifications, and payment.You also need to provide a reference (usually from ateacher or an employer) and a personal statement,which is your chance to let us know why you wantto study the course you have chosen. Further adviceon making your application can be found on bothSAC’s and the UCAS websites.

You’ll also need to make sure you use the correctcourse and campus codes for the course(s) you’reapplying for.

UCAS Codes ExplainedWhen applying for a course through the UCASsystem, you will be required to enter the coursecode, which specifies the exact course you areapplying for and the campus at which you want to study. The full UCAS code is made up of several elements:

SAC’s Institution Code Name is SSAACC.

Our Institution Code is SS0011.

Course codes are listed in the course index on pages 22 and 33, and are also on theUUCCAASS wweebbssiittee.

Campus codes are:

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I want to study a Diploma coursefull-time.If you’re applying for full-time study on one of SAC’s Diploma courses (Diploma in Agriculture –page 24), or Diploma in Professional Gardening –page 74), you apply direct. You can download theUndergraduate Application Form from our website.

I want to study part-time or by distance learning.All of SAC’s courses can be studied part-time. To apply for part-time or distance learning study, you don’t apply through UCAS. You can download the Undergraduate Application Form from our website.

You’ll need to complete information about yourqualifications and work experience, and provide

a personal statement explaining why you’d like to do the course. You also need to provide us with thecontact details of two referees.

I’m hoping to gain advancedentry.If you’ve been studying elsewhere and haveappropriate qualifications, and are hoping to joinSAC in year 2 or year 3 of a degree course, you need to make sure you indicate this in the Year ofEntry section (enter a 2 or a 3) on your application.Please make sure that you check with SAC that your qualifications are suitable before you apply.

I want to study a short course.If you want to study individual modules as the shortcourse, you need to apply direct to SAC on the ShortCourse Application Form. This can be downloadedfrom our website.

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What happens once you get myapplication?If we are able to offer you a place on the course, you will receive a “conditional” or an “unconditional”offer. If your offer is unconditional, that means youhave already met all our entry requirements. If it’s a conditional offer, you have to meet specifiedrequirements before your place is confirmed –achieving certain grades in your exams for example.

You’ll also be invited to attend an open day at thecampus you’ve applied to, to have a look around the facilities and learn more about the course.

Advanced EntryAdvanced Entry onto SAC’s courses is possible with a range of qualifications such as HNC, HND andfoundation degrees. For further information, pleasesee page 11, or contact the Admissions officer.

I’d like some more help!SAC has a single Admissions Office based at the Edinburgh campus which processes all ourapplications, whichever course you apply for. Ifyou’re in any doubt about how to apply or need an application form please contact us:

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These sections of the prospectus may also be of use:

• International Students – page 100.

• Entry Requirements and Qualifications – page 95.

• Advanced Entry – page 11.

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Entry RequirementsGeneral PolicySAC’s policy is to encourage participation in, and wideraccess to, our courses. Ultimately, admission will beat the discretion of the College Principal, acting onthe advice of the Head of Admissions. The primarycriterion to be satisfied by any applicant seeking entrywill be that he or she has a realistic chance of successand of benefiting from the course. SAC aims to offerflexibility whilst securing entry standards. Maturity,work experience and motivation are recognised asalternatives to formal qualifications and entry is alsopossible with appropriate access-level qualifications.

SAC is committed to the promotion of equalopportunities. Further information can be found on our website:www.sac.ac.uk/learning/aboutcollege/equality

All prospective students are invited to visit theCollege, and it is particularly important that thosewith disabilities make use of this opportunity. In this way, each individual can assess his or hercapabilities with the facilities available and thephysical environment of the campus. Some coursesare offered at more than one campus and it may be that one campus is more suitable than another.Applicants declaring disability who meet, or areexpected to meet academic entry requirements, will be contacted to discuss their individual needs.

In common with the other Higher Educationinstitutions in the UK, SAC may require applicants toundertake a Disclosure Scotland check. This processis confidential and is in place to ensure SAC’s care ofits students and staff. If you have any queries aboutthis, please contact the Admissions Officer, inconfidence, on 0131 535 4391.

General Entry RequirementsThe minimum general entry qualifications areoutlined here. Specific requirements for individualcourses are also provided or page 97. Matureapplicants with experience but no formal qualificationsare encouraged to discuss their application with the College.

Literacy and NumeracyAll applicants are normally expected to have aStandard grade, GCSE or equivalent pass in English,(as evidence of literacy skills), and in Mathematics or equivalent, (as evidence of Numeracy skills).

Standard Entry Requirements for HNC and HND courses:Applicants must hold a minimum of 2 ScottishHighers (Grade C), 1 A-level pass, or equivalentqualification. Specific subjects may be required for some courses.

Standard Entry Requirements forDegree courses:Applicants must hold a minimum of 3 ScottishHighers (Grades BCC), 2 A-levels (Grades CC), or equivalent qualification. Specific subjects may be required for some courses.

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Equivalent QualificationsStandard entry requirements are given in terms

of Scottish Highers and A-Levels, though a

wide range of qualifications are accepted as

equivalent. The Irish Leaving Certificate, withsubjects at Higher level, is normally consideredequivalent to the Scottish Higher. Those offeringalternative qualifications such as AVCE, Diplomas,SVQs, NVQs, Baccalaureate, international qualifications,SWAP, or other Access courses, should contact theAdmissions officer for guidance as to the acceptabilityof their qualifications. International students shouldalso refer to the information given on page 100.

Additional Specific EntryRequirements, by courseIn addition to the specified general entryrequirements, some courses require a level of prior knowledge in specific subject areas. Those courses with specific requirements are listed opposite. Those not listed have no definedsubject-specific requirements in addition to thestandard entry requirements, but you are advised to seek guidance as to appropriate prior interests or experiences.

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Specific Entry Requirements for the Diploma in Agriculture:Applicants are normally expected to have obtained passes in four subjects at Standard grade, GCSE, orequivalent, including one science subject. Applicants to these courses may be invited to interview to discusstheir academic, and practical experience. The course is practical, and a mature approach to independent and group working, studying with minimal direction, and the adherence to relevant health and safetyrequirements, is necessary. Some practical training within the course may only be undertaken by students when aged sixteen and over, due to health and safety requirements.

Specific Entry Requirements for SAC’s Degree/HND in Horticulture with Plantsmanship:Standard entry requirement for degree or HND/C are preferably to include a science subject. This is acompetitive course, and a formal interview is also required. Applicants are advised that experience of or a demonstrated interest in practical horticulture will be an advantage.

Specific Entry Requirements for SAC’s Diploma in Professional Gardening:2 Scottish Highers (Grades CC) or equivalent, or relevant vocational qualifications are accepted, and shouldinclude a science subject. Mature applicants with experience but no formal qualifications are encouraged to apply. An interview with a panel which includes representatives of work placement employers will also take place.

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Agricultural Science, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND Yes

Agriculture, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND/HNC Yes

Agriculture, Diploma See specific requirements below

Applied Animal Science, BSc(Hons)/BSc Yes

Applied Bioscience (Food Science), BSc(Hons) Yes

Applied Bioscience, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND Yes

Bioscience, HNC Preferably

Environmental Management and Sustainability, HND Preferably

Environmental Protection, BSc(Hons)/BSc Yes

Garden Design, HND/HNC Preferably

Green Technology, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND Yes

Horticulture with Plantsmanship, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND See specific requirements below

Horticulture, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND/HNC Preferably

Landscape Management, HNC Preferably

Professional Gardening, Diploma See specific requirements below

Rural Resource Management, BSc(Hons)/BSc/HND Yes

Sustainable Building Technology, HND/HNC Yes

Sustainable Environmental Management, BSc(Hons)/BSc Yes

A Higher science subject

A Higher sciencesubject or geography

Higher biology or chemistry

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Finance and FundingThe information that follows is correct at the time ofwriting (Autumn 2009). Please refer to the relevantwebsites for the most up-to-date information.

The system for students studying in Scotland isdifferent from that for students studying elsewherein the UK, and the system of financial support andfees for all students in higher education remainsunder continuous review. You are therefore stronglyadvised to seek current information about fundingrelevant to your own situation.

Applicants from outwith the UK should refer to the information provided on page 100.

Tuition Fees• Tuition fees are payable to SAC and cover tuition,

assessment, examination, and other servicesprovided by SAC to enable and support learning.

• You may also be required to pay additional fees:costs related to field trips or required equipment(depending on your course), certificated trainingcourses, fees for registration with the awarding body,and for re-sitting examinations and re-assessment.

• The most up-to-date tuition fees can be found on our website:wwwwww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//lleeaarrnniinngg//pprroossppeeccttiivvee//ttuuiittiioonnffeeeess

Scottish Students• ‘Scottish students’ means Scottish domiciled

students who are studying full-time in Scotland.

• Scottish and EU students from outside the UK, on full-time courses, should apply for funding tocover their tuition fees from the Student AwardsAgency for Scotland (SAAS). Please contact SAASdirectly for its eligibility criteria and furtherinformation. If you are eligible, SAAS will payyour tuition fees for you, direct to SAC.

• Additional funding (bursaries for young students,travel costs, and supplementary grants forexample to lone parents or students with adisability) may also be available to you from SAAS.

• Scottish students should refer to the SAAS website for up-to-date advice specific to theirown circumstances.

Students from the rest of the UK• Students from the rest of the UK will be expected

to pay tuition fees.

• Full-time students may receive funding from theirlocal education authority or funding body, forexample Student Finance England, StudentFinance Wales, or Student Finance NI.

• You may receive a Student Loan or Bursary tohelp pay your tuition fees.

• UK students from outwith Scotland shouldcontact their local funding body for informationand advice.

Living Expenses• The Student Loans Company (SLC) administers

a range of products encompassing the areas oftuition fee support, maintenance support, andtargeted support, on behalf of the English,Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh Parliamentsand Devolved Administrations.

• For most students, financial support for livingexpenses from Government will be in the form of a loan administered by the SLC. This is partlymeans-tested against household income,meaning that the higher your household’sincome, the lower the amount of loan availableto you. Means-tested grants are in place for some English, Welsh and Northern Irish students.

• Loans are paid direct into the student’s bankaccount. You are therefore advised to set up anaccount prior to starting at SAC, so you are readyto receive your loan payments.

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• You will not have to start repaying your studentloan until you have finished or left your course.The rate at which you repay the loan will dependon your income; at present, you will only begin to repay your loan once you are earning morethan £15,000 pa.

• The interest rate charged is linked to the inflationrate, so the amount you repay will be worth thesame in real terms as the amount you borrowed.

Additional Funding• Other funding, for example Discretionary Funds

and Childcare Funds, are administered by SAC on behalf of SAAS. Eligible students apply forthese once they have started their course; contact us for more information.

• SAC offers a limited number of CentenaryBursaries each year. Introduced in 2004 tocelebrate SAC’s 100 years of land-basededucation, application for these is available to any SAC student registered for an award whomay otherwise be unable to participate in an SAC course due to financial barriers. Applicationfor a Centenary Bursary takes place once youhave started your course.

Part-Time Students and Returning to Learning• Part-time students study at a reduced pace

and pay a tuition fee proportionate to the full-time fee. Mature and part-time students may be eligible, depending on circumstances, to apply for certain loans, grants and bursaries.

• SAC operates a fee waiver for those on certain benefits and allowances; contact us for information.

• If you are over 18 and living in Scotland, you may be eligible for an Individual LearningAccount (ILA) from ILA Scotland. The amount

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• Professional and Career Development Loans(PCDL) are bank loans that can be used to helppay for work related learning. Because theProfessional and Career Development Loan is acommercial loan product, they should only beconsidered as an option once all other studentfunding options have been investigated.ww ww ww..ddiirreecctt..ggoovv..uukk//ppccddll

SAC Agriculture Diploma Students• This course is not covered by SAAS/SLC funding.

Scottish domiciled 16-17 year olds may be eligible for an SAC fee waiver, and some Diplomastudents may be able to claim the EducationMaintenance Allowance, a means tested grant of up to £30 for each week of study.

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International StudentsSAC has a long tradition of welcoming students from outside the UK to study with us. Overseasstudents greatly enhance the learning experience of other students with their unique viewpoint andlife experiences. The following information should be read together with the rest of this prospectus,relevant web pages, and SAC’s International Student Guide.

Advice for international applicantsfrom outside the European UnionAll Degree, HND and HNC full-time courseapplications must be made through UCAS. UCASoperates an on-line application process. If this is difficult for you please contact UCAS for help(ww ww ww..uuccaass..aacc..uukk). You may also find that your local British Council office may be a UCASapplication centre and can offer assistance.

Applications to SAC’s Diploma courses are madedirect to SAC on an SAC application form. Pleaserefer to page 92 for more details on how to apply to SAC’s courses.

It is important that you complete your applicationform as fully as possible. If you would like to discussyour application to SAC prior to its submission,please e-mail: iinntteerrnnaattiioonnaall@@ssaacc..aacc..uukk

If you are not an EU or EEA national, entry to the UK for study purposes requires you to obtain a visa.Since 2009, the UK has operated a points basedimmigration system. Further information can befound from your local British Council office or on the following website: ww ww ww..uukkvviissaass..ggoovv..uukk

You will need to provide SAC with relevantdocumentation, and pay your first term’s tuition fees, before your offer of a place on a coursebecomes unconditional. Because of this, and thegeneral extended postage times in correspondence

between SAC/UCAS and other countries, applicationsfrom students outwith the EU mmuusstt bbee rreecceeiivveedd pprriioorr ttoo 3300tthh JJuunnee 22001111 for courses startingSeptember 2011.

Tuition Fee levels will be confirmed no later than thesummer of 2011. The most up-to-date information is available on SAC’s website:wwwwww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//lleeaarrnniinngg//pprroossppeeccttiivvee//ttuuiittiioonnffeeeess//

Please note that SAC is unable to enter into personalcorrespondence to support any application for astudy visa beyond the provision of a final offer letterand Certificate of Acceptance of Study.

Enquiries about grants and sponsorship must bemade to your own Government or local BritishCouncil office. SAC regrets it is unable to providediscrete financial support for overseas students.

“As an international student, I found that SAC was a great place to begin my higher education. From the beginning of the pre-application process, the staff at SAC were helpful, and gave me good adviceand information in choosing my course. The smallerclass sizes also make it easier for a student to get any help needed, to make sure you are on the righttrack. Coming from a different educational systemaltogether, the lecturers were great in explaininghow the system at SAC works. All this coupled withthe ability to live in one of the best cities in theworld - Edinburgh - has made me strongly believethat SAC was the best choice I could have made for my education.”

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Advice for applicants from within the European UnionSAC welcomes students from a number of EUcountries each year. We accept a range ofqualifications (including most high school leavingcertificates, and the international baccalaureate) asappropriate for entry to our courses. You may findspecific information about the suitability of yourhome country’s qualifications listed on our website,or please contact us for advice.

Qualifications at an appropriate level and in arelevant subject area may also be used to gainadvanced entry onto SAC’s courses. For example,applicants who have completed the equivalent of an HND in an appropriate subject may join SAC’sdegree courses in year three.

For more information about how to apply for acourse, please refer to page 92. All undergraduateapplications for HE-level full-time study are processedthrough UCAS (ww ww ww..uuccaass..aacc..uukk)

If you are a student from the EU or EEA, you may beeligible to have your tuition fees paid for you by theStudent Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Furtherinformation is on the SAAS website:ww ww ww..ssaaaass..ggoovv..uukk

Qualifications and English LanguageDue to the range of overseas qualifications, potentialapplicants are advised to contact the InternationalStudent Recruitment Officer in writing with fulldetails of their qualifications, the syllabus and thecourse they wish to apply for so that advice may be given.

As all teaching, learning materials, and assessment is in English, competency in written, spoken and theunderstanding of English must be demonstrated.SAC prefers the Academic IELTS exam as proof ofEnglish language level, but we will accept a range of equivalent qualifications. Details of competencerequired are available on the following website:wwwwww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//lleeaarrnniinngg//pprroossppeeccttiivvee//iinntteerrnnaattiioonnaall//iinntteerrnnaattiioonnaallqquuaalliiffiiccaattiioonnss//eenngglliisshhllaanngguuaaggee

Student ExchangesThe ERASMUS scheme is a pan-European initiativewhich provides support to develop student exchangebetween higher education institutions. SAC hasERASMUS agreements with a number of partnerinstitutions. Details can be found on our website:ww ww ww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//lleeaarrnniinngg//aabboouuttccoolllleeggee//ppaarrttnneerrsshhiippss//eerraassmmuuss//

Each year, SAC welcomes exchange students fromoverseas (including Europe, the USA and Canada)who bring complementary knowledge andexperience. Further information is available from the International Student Recruitment Officer.

“I chose to study at SAC because I liked the friendly and personal atmosphere which is very different tothe bigger universities where you hardly get to know your fellow students and lecturers. As an EU studentmy fees are funded by SAAS which has been a big financial help. The course is very interesting, particularlybecause we are doing a number of industry visits and field studies each term, which makes our studiescome to life. I quickly made friends with people on my course and it is good to be able to help each otherif you have a problem.”

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Visit us / How to find usOpen days and travel directions

Open Days at SACSAC holds regular open days to give you the bestpossible opportunity to come and visit us. We tell youas much as we can in this prospectus and on our website, but we encourage you to come and visit the campus to speak to staff about your course,and to have a look around.

Open day dates for the latter half of 2010 are as follows:

• August Drop-In Clearing Open Day – 6th August

• Saturday Open Morning – 4th September

• Open Afternoon – 13th October

• Open Afternoon – 24th November

For more information about Open Days, informationabout Taster Days held annually at each campus, and to book your place on an event, please visit our website: ww ww ww..ssaacc..aacc..uukk//ooppeennddaayyss

If you are unable to attend one of our Open Days,please contact the student recruitment team and we will try to make alternative arrangements for you to visit and meet staff.

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SAC Aberdeen

BByy RRooaaddThe campus is about 5 miles to the north-west ofthe city centre, and is served by bus services from the city centre.

BByy RRaaiillThere is a frequent train service from Edinburgh andGlasgow to Aberdeen. Dyce is the nearest train stationto the campus, but Aberdeen station is alsoconvenient.

BByy AAiirrThe campus is 2 miles from Aberdeen Airport, whichoffers scheduled flights to many UK and Europeandestinations.

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“I enjoyed the whole day and found out a whole lot more information than first envisaged. I amconfident that my daughter would enjoy her timehere. The staff are very friendly and helpful.”

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campus Open Day.

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SAC Ayr SAC Edinburgh

BByy RRooaaddThe Auchincruive campus is on the B743 Ayr-Mauchline road, 3 miles from Ayr town centre.

BByy RRaaiillThere is a regular train service to Ayr from Glasgow,which connects with the rest of Britain. A service alsoruns from Ayr to Troon and Stranraer, for ferry servicesto Ireland.

BByy AAiirrGlasgow Prestwick Airport is located close to Ayr andoffers a range of connections with the UK and the restof Europe. Glasgow International Airport is 35 milesfrom the campus, and offers connections to the UK,Europe and international destinations.

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BByy RRooaaddThe campus lies 3 miles to the south of the citycentre, and 3 miles to the north of the city bypass(A720). The campus is served by a variety of buses.

BByy RRaaiillEdinburgh Waverley station, in the city centre, is a 10 minute taxi journey from the campus andconnects to towns and cities throughout Britain.

BByy AAiirrEdinburgh International Airport is located to thewest of the city, 13 miles from the campus, andoffers connections to the UK, Europe andinternational destinations.

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SAC Ayr is currently located on the AuchincruiveEstate. The move to our new campus in Ayr isplanned for 2011 (see page 14 for more information), but during the 2010/11 academic year we anticipateour Open Days and other events will continue to be held at the Auchincruive Campus. Clarificationshould be sought prior to visiting the College.

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Student Recruitment OfficerSAC AberdeenCraibstone EstateAberdeen AB21 9YA

Email:[email protected]

Tel: (01224) 711189

Student Recruitment OfficerSAC AyrAuchincruive EstateAyr KA6 5HW

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (01292) 525343

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Student Recruitment OfficerSAC EdinburghWest Mains RoadEdinburgh EH9 3JG


Tel: (0131) 535 4391

International StudentRecruitment OfficerSAC EdinburghWest Mains RoadEdinburgh EH9 3JG


Tel: (0131) 535 4032

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The Student Recruitment Officers can be contacted as follows:

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All students will be required, as a condition ofenrolment, to abide by and to submit to the College’sdisciplinary rules and regulations, as amended fromtime to time. A copy of the current disciplinary rules and regulations is available on request from the College.

The College will use all reasonable endeavours todeliver courses in accordance with the descriptionsset out in the prospectus. However, the College has to manage its academic provision and facilities in ways which provide a quality learning experience to its students, and are efficient and cost effective. It therefore reserves the right to make variations to entry requirements, the content or method ofdelivery of courses, to discontinue courses, to movecourses to another campus, to merge or combinecourses or years of courses and withdraw or replacefacilities if such action is reasonably considered to benecessary by the College. If the College discontinuesany course, it will use reasonable endeavours tofacilitate application for a suitable alternative course.

Learning activities included in this prospectus aregiven as examples and inclusion does not guaranteethey will be offered each year.

SAC reserves the right to request applicants orenrolling students to provide further informationrelating to any aspect of their application orenrolment. If such further information is notprovided within the period stipulated then SACreserves the right to refuse to consider theapplication, not to enrol, or to withdraw enrolment.

SAC endeavours to make all the courses and thelocation where the courses are offered within thisprospectus, available. However, SAC is required to ensure that it delivers its education efficiently and in a way that assures the quality of the student

learning experience. Therefore, occasionally it may be necessary to withdraw or suspend courses or change the campus of delivery for all or part of thecourse. If this happens, applicants holding offers will be contacted and, where possible, an alternativeoffer will be made.

SAC makes its offer of a place based upon theacademic potential of the applicant and theirsuitability to the course. As many of our courses are vocational and involve practical activity andplacement, a level of maturity is required which may be assessed through interview as part of theapplication process.

To meet legislation for the Protection of Children,places in SAC Halls of Residence are only available to students who are over 16 years of age.

The information contained within this prospectus is correct at the time of writing in October 2009.

SAC is a charity registered in Scotland No.SC003712.

General information about SAC’s consultancy and research work may be obtained from:

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This Prospectus has been produced on

biodegradable environmentally friendly paper.

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