Fife institution the perfect place to grow

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Elmwood campus in Cupar is holding an open evening on Wednesday October 4.

A variety of subjects are taught from the campus including professional golf, hospitality, greenkeeping, golf management, gamekeeping, countryside management, sports coaching, horticulture and animal care.

The college attracts students from across Fife, Perthshire and Tayside and many other areas of the UK as well as European and international students.

Courses range from introductory level programmes to Higher National Diploma levels, with excellent progression routes to degree programmes at SRUC campuses and other universities.

As funding is increasingly an issue for students, Elmwood can ease the financial burden by allowing you to study to HNC/ HND level locally, before accessing a university course directly into the second or third year.

Along with excellent training facilities including beautiful grounds and gardens, a fitness suite, training restaurant, training kitchen, training bakery and 18-hole golf course, it also has fantastic links with industry. All of the courses include a period of work experience which provides students with additional experience and networking opportunities in their chosen industry.

SRUC is committed to developing learning and skills for the economy that leads to jobs and life fulfilment.

Courses are designed with a blend of theoretical and practical skills.

Students who attend SRUC’s Elmwood campus will follow a range of different paths once they have completed their studies.

For many it is a stepping stone to a degree qualification, employment or even the opportunity to set up their own business.

Getting to Elmwood need not be an issue as there are excellent bus and rail links and the college provides free transport from the Levenmouth and East Neuk areas.

SRUC Elmwood regularly holds open events throughout the year which provides the perfect opportunity to visit the friendly campus and speak to specialist lecturers.

You can also find out about funding and study support available and take a tour of the campus and residence too.

Their next open evening takes place on Wednesday October 4.

Details of this and future events can be found at sruc.ac.uk/opendays, where you can book your place now.

Visit sruc.ac.uk/elmwood.

Animal care is just one of the many courses on offer at the SRUC’s Elmwood campus in Cupar.