BA (Hons) Floristry Design [Top Up]

You should have a relevant Level 5 qualification and an appropriate academic reference.

Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.

If your first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students' learning styles and preferences.

For all modules, theory lectures will deliver the core content and provide you with underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, you will have practical demonstration sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically.

Study at this level demonstrates increasing sophistication of design thinking and critical analysis within the design process. There is an expectation for considerable selfdirection and independence particularly within the Creative Research Project and Final Exhibition.

Teaching will take place at our Bishop Burton campus in East Yorkshire, UK.

For each 20 credit module you will receive approximately 54 hours of class/contact time with the tutor. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (146 hours per module).

You can expect to receive your timetable during induction week.

Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged to enhance your learning.

The assessment methods used will require you to use a range of approaches demonstrating knowledge and skills across a range of contexts. By adopting a wider range of assessment methods, it will promote a more inclusive approach with consideration to individual learning styles, which can also help support some students who may be at a disadvantage by the extensive use of a particular assessment method. Assessment includes written assignments, presentations, practical work, online portfolio and coursework. There are no formal examinations. Opportunities for feedback on assessments are available prior to the final submission to support your development and achievement. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 20 working day timeframe (not including holidays) so that you can most benefit from the feedback.

Upon graduating students can progress into a wide range of careers in the industry at a senior level or working in retail floristry including: Freelance Florist Floristry Business/Venture Teaching Opportunities Private Flower School Wedding Planner Corporate Events Planner Overseas Florist; Floristry Judge (upon completion of further qualifications) British Flower Grower Flower/Foliage Wholesaler Retail Florist Manager