Course summary
The Higher National Certificate in Professional Golf is delivered from our Elmwood Campus that boasts its own 18 hole parkland golf course, full driving range with indoor and outdoor bays, analysis suite, short-game area and practice green. The golf course itself is now over 20 years old and the clubhouse is home to two golfing societies. Located in North East Fife just a short drive from St Andrews means it is the ideal location to study for a career in the golf industry. The HNC Professional Golf programme aims to develop the key skills and competencies needed for employment in the industry or progression to degree level study. You will study coaching methods and practices as well as the scientific principles of skill acquisition, physiology and fitness training for golf. You will gain the skills and knowledge to work with beginners and improvers in golf and how to develop performance through individual and group session delivery. This will be underpinned by knowledge of golf facility operations and the importance of fostering a strong customer focus along with basic business awareness. Your learning will foster the development or strong academic skills facilitating progression to higher level study. Graduates from the HNC have progressed the the HND Professional Golf course at SRUC, alternatively to other universities in Scotland and the United States or have pursued careers as teaching professionals, retail, club-fitting, tourism, or in management with many of them now working in internationally acclaimed golf clubs and facilities.
Modules
The modules on the HNC develop the basic knowledge and skills required for teaching and coaching in golf including Golf Coaching: An Introduction, Golf Coaching: Intermediate Performance Skills, Principles of Fitness, Anatomy Physiology and First Aid A better understanding of the golf industry is built through modules including Golf Courses: An Introduction, Golf Operations, Selling Skills and Work Experience. The Graded Unit module for the HNC builds on all of these and gives the opportunity to explore the integration of coaching knowledge into a viable business proposal.
Assessment method
Typically modules will have between 3 and 5 learning outcomes with assessment for some of these outcomes combined. These assessments can take the form of class tests, essays, individual or group projects, practical assessments, portfolios and presentations. Assessment is driven by the readiness of the student and is continual throughout the academic year as the student progresses through their learning.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4T80
- Institution code:
- S01
- Campus name:
- Elmwood
- Campus code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
SRUC has a long tradition of welcoming students from outside the UK to study with us, and we find they greatly enhance the learning experience of other students and their unique viewpoint and carried life experiences. International student rules and regulations are set by national governments. For the most up to date guidance, please visit our website - www.sruc.ac.uk/internationalstudents
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Other
HNC Professional Golf applicants are required to be working towards a handicap of 6.4 or better
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Achieving at least 5.0 in each component |
For more information on SRUC's English Language requirements
https://www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120236/international_applications/405/english_language_requirements
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1285 | Year 1 |
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Provider information
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG