Horticulture BSc (Hons)

This course was previously offered by Writtle University College prior to the merger with ARU in March 2024. This course will run on the ARU Writtle campus.<br/><br/>Learn about the science behind plants and their importance to our planet. Gain extensive experience through hands-on learning, with our BSc (Hons) Horticulture degree at ARU Writtle.<br/><br/>This course is ideal for students who wish to keep their options open and not specialise in a particular area of horticulture. It is suited to those who have limited experience of the horticultural industry and who wish to follow a broad approach before deciding on their future career. On completion of the course, students will have acquired a good range of practical horticultural and business skills to equip them for a career in a wide choice of fields.<br/><br/>**Why you should study Horticulture at ARU…**<br/><br/><br/>- We have an unparalleled reputation in the horticulture industry for producing highly employable graduates who have the necessary attributes to succeed in a growing and dynamic industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Our horticulture courses are endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.<br/><br/><br/>- We have respected teaching experts who engage with the industry to provide you with the latest knowledge and insight into horticultural practices.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be able to participate in industry visits as part of your course, including trips in the UK and overseas.<br/><br/><br/>- We provide a green environment with extensive landscape and plant collections for you to explore during your studies, as well as dedicated research glasshouses and laboratories to further your knowledge and research.<br/><br/><br/>- Our course content reflects our experience of teaching and supporting students from a diverse range of backgrounds.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be encouraged to access a range of scholarships, travel bursaries, internships and work placements in order to enrich your learning experience.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to explore the science of plants in a laboratory, the application of technology to horticulture, learn about the care of plants and help answer present and future challenges facing horticulturists in the 21st century. <br/><br/><br/>- You will be able to develop and enhance your own interests and specialism within horticulture as part of your course.<br/>