Horticulture BSc (Hons)
Writtle University College
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) are joining together. The merger will happen during the 23/24 academic year. Writtles full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU. 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 ...Read more

We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) are joining together. The merger will happen during the 23/24 academic year. Writtle's full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU. 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…

- 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.- Our horticulture courses are endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.- We have respected teaching experts who engage with the industry to provide you with the latest knowledge and insight into horticultural practices.- You will be able to participate in industry visits as part of your course, including trips in the UK and overseas.- 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.- Our course content reflects our experience of teaching and supporting students from a diverse range of backgrounds.- You will be encouraged to access a range of scholarships, travel bursaries, internships and work placements in order to enrich your learning experience.- 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. - You will be able to develop and enhance your own interests and specialism within horticulture as part of your course.- 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.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

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
16th
Agriculture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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David
27 Feb 23

Writtle is a great place to study due to the dedicated lecturers that support you to always to great things and with smaller classes it is easier to focus and feel part of a..Read more

D
Dan
27 Feb 23

Writtle University has been a great place to study, with the lecturing staff being helpful, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. The student experience is calmer than other,..Read more

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

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

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). For more information please contact admissions@writtle.ac.uk

Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more

96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x HE (B1) higherAn equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted.

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Popular A-level subjects

Agriculture

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,000 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Horticulture (General) reviews

Horticulture (General)
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D
David
27 Feb 23
Horticulture BSc (Hons)
Writtle is a great place to study due to the dedicated lecturers that support you to always to great things and with smaller classes it is easier to focus and feel part of a...
Read more
D
Dan
27 Feb 23
Horticulture BSc (Hons)
Writtle University has been a great place to study, with the lecturing staff being helpful, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. The student experience is calmer than other,...
Read more
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Writtle University College
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Writtle’s history dates back 130 years with a long-standing reputation in Agriculture and Horticulture....

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Writtle University College
Writtle Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ingatestone  3.2 miles away

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