The Programme

The programme is distinctive in that it genuinely meet the needs of the Horticulture (Gardens and Green Space Management) industry, through its innovative use of applied vocational skill development. There is a documented skills shortage of people with a combination of in depth academic skills in this area combined with advanced practical ability, thus enabling them to work within this fast developing sector of the horticultural industry.

What You Study

• Academic and professional skills
• Urban forestry
• Plantsmanship
• The Ornamental Garden
• Plants and habitats
• Visitor management and interpretation
• Applied gardens management
• Garden design
• Landscape history
• Community and co-operative horticulture
• Project management and funding
• Work based learning

Special Features

The special feature of this programme is the way that it combines both the teaching and assessment of academic and vocational skills. This formal schedule of delivery is additionally supported by the provision of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), accessible to students at all times, where formal learning material can be retrieved and tutors can be contacted.

People who take this course could go on to

The aim of this course is to produce the next generation of Head Gardeners and Green Space Managers. It will develop horticultural ability that displays creativity and intellectual capabilities applicable to problem solving and provide the technical skills essential to the Gardens/Green Space Management sector of the Horticulture disciplines. It will encourage appropriate professional attitudes such as initiative and motivation as benefits the needs of contemporary employers and provide the knowledge, intellectual rigour and skills development required for both gardens development and visitor management.On completion of the course, successful students may be offered the chance to progress, via a bridging study, to a BSc Hons. Year 3 top up, in Gardens Management.

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. Call the College for the UCAS code. Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time