Horticulture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Get extensive experience through hands-on learning while discovering the science behind plants and their importance to our planet.<br/><br/>Our course is ideal if you want to explore different areas of horticulture, and understand the impact of horticulture and plants.<br/><br/>You’ll have access to an extensive plant collection on campus, take part in visits to parks and gardens, and gain experience of commercial trial work. We’ll also encourage you to undertake a summer placement during your course, to further develop your practical skills and knowledge.<br/><br/>ARU in Writtle has an established reputation as an educator of horticulturists, and our degree is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture – the organisation that represents the horticulture profession.<br/><br/>As a graduate, you’ll have a good range of practical horticultural and business skills and be ready to make a start on your career.<br/><br/>As well as our 3-year full-time degree (6 years part-time), you have the option of studying over 4 years including a foundation year.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond. <br/><br/>Their courses are built around real-world experience and the skills employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England for graduates in professional jobs (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards and more. <br/><br/>Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.