Entry requirements for academic courses
Find out about entry academic and physical requirements for our courses and the wide variety of alternative qualifications and experience we accept.
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Flexible entry requirements
Our aim, like yours, is to find a course that is right for you. We are as flexible as we can with our entry requirements, while aiming to ensure that each student is able to achieve the required academic standard to be successful.
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Comparable qualifications
SRUC’s entry requirements are given in terms of current Scottish qualifications, but we accept a wide range of qualifications as comparable.
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Disabled people, physical demands, and reasonable adjustments
Many of SRUC’s courses are very practical and physical in nature. If you have any disability or health condition that may impact on your ability to undertake some of these or similar activities, please contact us in advance of your application so that we can investigate any reasonable adjustments to course content, assessment or facilities.
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Other course-specific requirements
Horse Care and Equine Studies
Horse Care and Equine Studies applicants may need to be a competent rider and also be physically able to handle and care for the horses. We recommend you undertake as many horse-related practical activities as possible before starting the course.
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Protecting Vulnerable Groups
You might be required to undertake a mandatory Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check if the course requires a placement where you are expected to work with protected/vulnerable groups. Applicants who are eligible for an offer of admission will be given information regarding the PVG scheme with their offer. A list of courses requiring a PVG check is available from the Admissions Team.
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