We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk
**Why you should study Horticulture at WUC…**
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We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk<br/><br/>**Why you should study Horticulture at WUC…**<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/><br/><br/>- There is a strong emphasis on practical skills within our courses and this is demonstrated through a Writtle Skills Award which recognises your practical abilities and confidence in order to boost your employment prospects.<br/><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
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
D410
Institution Code
W85
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff96 96 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above A minimum of four GCSEs grade A*–C (9-4) including, English Language, Mathematics and Science Scottish Higher96 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 DiplomaWrittle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson 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. Extended ProjectWrittle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £14,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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