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Horticulture (with Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Writtle Campus
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Course summary

Study Horticulture and explore today’s global challenges in climate, health, food and urban futures.

It's possible to combine part-time and foundation options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose a combination of options when you apply online.

Passionate about plants, the environment, or sustainable food production? Our course combines plant science, practical skills and commercial insight to prepare you for a dynamic, future-facing career. You'll explore the full scope of horticulture, from crop production to green space management, while developing critical thinking, sustainability awareness and problem-solving abilities. Supported by industry links, placements and research opportunities, you'll graduate ready to drive innovation across diverse horticultural sectors.

Why ARU?

  • Immerse yourself in real-world learning on our 150-hectare campus with extensive plant collections. labs and research glasshouses

  • Benefit from our outstanding reputation for excellence in horticultural education and industry relevance

  • Explore cutting-edge research in vertical, hydroponic and advanced growing systems shaping the future of food and plant production

  • Develop professional networks through our extensive industry connections encompassing parks, gardens and horticultural businesses

  • Graduate with in-demand green skills, critical thinking and commercial awareness for top careers in horticulture and beyond

Modules

Year 1:
Academic and Personal Management Skills (20 credits)
Biological Concepts (Introduction to Laboratory Skills) (20 credits)
Maths for IT and Science (15 credits)
Chemistry for Life Sciences (15 credits)
Independent (Themed) Project (20 credits)
Applied Industry Techniques (30 credits)

Year 2:
Ecosystems and Sustainable Development (30 credits)
Environmental Horticulture (30 credits)
Plant Propagation and Growth Innovations (30 credits)
Biological Processes (15 credits)
Bio-Innovations for Land Use (15 credits)
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Year 3:
Environmental Management (15 credits)
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Plant Physiology (15 credits)
Managing Urban Tree Resources (15 credits)
Research Methods (15 credits)
Plants in Built Environments (15 credits)
Political and Economic Contexts (15 credits)
Fresh Produce Production (15 credits)

Year 4:
Natural Resource Management (15 credits)
International Trade and Markets (15 credits)
Crop Management and Technologies (15 credits)
Community Horticulture (15 credits)
Managing Urban Blue Green Infrastructure (15 credits)
Global Production Trends and Transformations (15 credits)
Dissertation (30 credits)

Assessment method

Students are assessed in a number of ways including case study projects, laboratory reports, essays and technical reports, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, presentations – both individually and in small groups, practical assessments, debates, seminars, and a dissertation.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Writtle Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
DF10
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Writtle Campus
Campus Code:
W
Points of Entry:
Foundation

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
DF10
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Writtle Campus
Campus Code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
32 points

a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A Level grade E or above

Applicants should achieve 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English and preferably Maths. Equivalent qualifications in lieu of GCSEs may also be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Access to HE Diploma

32 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Scottish Higher

32 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher grade D.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Higher at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

32 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers at H4.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

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