The Programme

This flagship programme has been developed to meet the need of creative people who wish to enter the floristry design and decoration industry, or explore floristry in event design, interior design and wedding contexts. The aim of the programme is to encourage and nurture design and innovation which meets the needs of contemporary employers and the informed client.

What You Study

• Floristry Techniques
• Floristry Design
• Introductory Botany
• Visual Presentation Skills
• Photographic Techniques
• Personal Development Planning
• Work-Based Learning
• Advanced Floristry Techniques
• Applied Contextual Studies
• Landscaping and Sculptural Studies
• European Professional Practice
• Business Finance

Special Features

Work-related learning enhances and expands the vocational experience, ensuring that this qualification reflects the flexibility and breadth of knowledge required within the sector. The programme provides practical, vocational and academic study through exciting and challenging live design projects and competition work. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Degree Design are guaranteed a place on the BA Honours Design Final Year programme.

People who take this course could go on to

Take up career opportunities in a range of areas within the Floristry Design industry (including retail floristry, floral decoration, interior design, event design, etc) take advantage of self-employment and fee-earning opportunities, or join the BA Honours Floristry Design Final Year programme (which is tailored to this Foundation Degree).

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 120 UCAS points at Advanced Level (60 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Equivalent plus satisfactory reference plus other any specific criteria agreed at validation. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. In the interests of widening participation admissions tutors have discretion to admit applicants with lower qualifications if they can show that they are likely to be successful on the course and an admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code W290.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time