Horticulture (with Foundation Year) 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/>Studying for a degree with an integrated foundation year will offer you a supportive environment if you have been out of education for a few years or do not have the necessary UCAS points from your recent course of study.<br/><br/>The foundation year (Year 0) will precede our standard 3-year degree course programmes and enables preparation for degree study. Youll study a range of modules that cover general academic skills, along with more subject-specific topics. <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/>