Throughout the course you will develop a good understanding and knowledge of plant diversity and cultivation as well as distribution, classification, structure and identification. You will gain specialist knowledge in subjects relating to the horticulture of botanic gardens through studying modules including Plant Classification and Systematics, Designing and Managing Plant Collections, Landscape Design History, Ecology and Conservation. You will gain a good appreciation of botanical issues relevant to horticulture today and develop practical skills through the development of your o...
Throughout the course you will develop a good understanding and knowledge of plant diversity and cultivation as well as distribution, classification, structure and identification. You will gain specialist knowledge in subjects relating to the horticulture of botanic gardens through studying modules including Plant Classification and Systematics, Designing and Managing Plant Collections, Landscape Design History, Ecology and Conservation. You will gain a good appreciation of botanical issues relevant to horticulture today and develop practical skills through the development of your own garden plot. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a specialist project<br/>in an area of particular interest to you. The course is delivered in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) with classes and practical work based at both RBGE and SRUC’s Edinburgh campus. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to join Year 3 of SRUC’s BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship or BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture course.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Edinburgh
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
454D
Institution Code
S01
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A levelD,D To include a science subject Scottish HigherC,C To include a science subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H4,H4 To include a science subject GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for literacy) and Maths (for numeracy) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,285 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |