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Horticulture

Course details
  • 3 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Writtle Campus

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

Course Modules

Year 1:
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)
Into ARU

Year 2:
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 3:
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)

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
A60

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
112-96

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.

Scottish Higher

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B
An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

Access to HE Diploma

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

Extended Project

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more

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

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

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x HE (B1) higher
An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

Additional entry requirements

Other
The entry requirements listed represent typical offers for some of the most popular courses. We use the UCAS tariff when making offers and to determine whether you have met the conditions of our offer. Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We have an inclusive Admissions policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications, both academic and vocational and take into account relevant practical skills. Applicants studying a mixture of qualifications (e.g. A Level with BTEC, Advanced Technical Diplomas) are also warmly welcomed. Please contact our undergraduate Admissions Team for further advice on our entry requirements. Telephone: +44 (0)1245 424200 Email: admissions@writtle.ac.uk

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

ARU operates a policy of making contextualised offers for this course which may be a reduced conditional offer or an unconditional offer, using data from UCAS to make our assessment. We consider that this approach promotes the equality of educational opportunity for applicants from low participation groups in HE. ARU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve their full potential. The offer of a place through the contextual offer process is at the discretion of ARU.

Learn more on the Anglia Ruskin University website

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees

International fee TBC

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