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Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
Kingston Maurward Campus
Full Time
22-SEP-25
2 Years
Select a course option
Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
Kingston Maurward Campus
Full time
22-SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond. Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs.Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation. Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment.This Diploma in Higher Education course is validated by the Open University (subject to validation) and is delivered on our Kingston Maurward campus.This Diploma in Higher Education is a 2-year programme that aims to develop the art and the science of managing gardens and designed landscapes to enhance ecological diversity in both gardens and in the surrounding environment. The programme will cover key aspects of horticulture and garden management. It aims to do so using the application of ecological principles, sustainable planting design, biodiversity approaches to pest and disease in plants and understanding the role of gardens, horticulture and landscape management in community and well-being. The programme aims to develop more sustainable and ecological approaches managing gardens, plant collections and landscapes through three key themes: - Horticultural Knowledge and application- Principles of Ecology and Sustainability- The Value of Gardens and LandscapesThe future of garden management will need to meet expectations to ensure managed landscapes meet goals in sustainable practices, can provide biodiversity impact, are climate resilient or ‘future proof’. New and emerging techniques and models for garden management will be needed by managers within the sector. This programme is designed to allow learners to develop key horticultural knowledge alongside application of methods to utilise understanding in biodiversity, responses to climate change and working with nature to develop and maintain gardens and develop horticultural practices for the future.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Suitable subjects include Biology, Environmental Science, Geography and Chemistry.
PPP on a Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (1080) in Horticulture or similar e.g. Level 3 BTEC. BTEC Level 3 Applied Science would also be a good route into the programme.Entry would also be possible through A Levels particularly Biology, Environmental Science, Geography and Chemistry.Applications would be encouraged from mature students, within the industry, and applications would be considered on aspects of experience and qualifications.RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) qualifications at Level 3 provide UCAS tariff points that can be used as part of meeting entry requirements.
Subject routes should include land based studies or science.
Subjects suitable: Horticulture, Agriculture, Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation
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England
£6,500 per year
Students from England
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£6,500 per year
Students from Scotland
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£6,500 per year
Students from Wales
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£6,500 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£6,500 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£6,500 per year
Students from EU
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£9,700 per year
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