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Foundation Degree
Eden Project University Centre Cornwall College
Part Time
SEP-25
4 years
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Foundation Degree
Eden Project University Centre Cornwall College
Part Time
SEP-25
4 years
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Horticulture is a modern, professional vocation that influences our environment, how we eat, how we relax, our health, life expectancy and well-being. This programme is offered at the world renowned Eden Project in Cornwall and has been designed specifically to allow you to explore many aspects of horticulture including applied science, sustainability and design. It provides opportunities to gain and reflect on practical experience in two distinct work placements. The programme will also provide you with the skills and experience to prepare for an interesting, exciting and rewarding career which embraces tradition, technology and innovation.
Both the programme of study and student experience are greatly enhanced through the collaboration between Cornwall College and the Eden Project. The range of resources including Eden’s own plant collections, growing environments, nursery and dedicated teaching facilities, coupled with the nationally renowned micro-propagation research facility, provide a world-class platform from which this exciting and stimulating programme will be delivered.
You will quickly become integrated within the Eden Project and, in addition to attending the carefully designed taught modules, will have the opportunity to apply and develop a wide range of practical skills by participating in activities in the tropical and Mediterranean biomes, the outdoor garden and nursery crop production facility. As well as benefiting from working alongside Eden’s skilled and specialist horticulturalists, you will also undertake a work placement within another commercial enterprise.
In the final year of your study you will undertake a piece of novel research, for which it is encouraged to make full use of the available facilities to explore industry-related issues, that will enhance your CV on successful completion of the course.
Progression
Possible Progression (subject to availability):
• BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Plant Science)* final year at the Eden Project
• BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Garden & Landscape Design)* final year at the Eden Project
* Note that entry to these programmes is by accredited prior learning and may require bridging work
Possible Careers:
• Commercial Crop Producer
• Researcher
• Estate Garden Worker
• Garden and Landscape Design Technician
• Landscaper
• Propagator
• Horticultural Retailer
• Glasshouse Technician
• Municipal Parks and Gardens Worker
Nursery Stock Producer
• Community Project Worker
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
C Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required (specific unit grades may be requested).
Access to HE Diplomas in a relevant subject - 45 credits at level 3 (specific unit grades may be requested).
Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language, Science and Mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered.
48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required (specific unit grades may be requested).
48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required (specific unit grades may be requested).
Students living in
England
£4,625 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
Students from International
To be confirmed