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Higher National Diploma - HND
Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a course option
Higher National Diploma - HND
Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
This HND in Horticulture (Landscape Design) has been designed by subject specialists with a unique focus on the art and science of creating sustainable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces. By enrolling in this course, you will have access to SRUCs design studio, research gardens, and glasshouses, providing invaluable hands-on learning opportunities throughout your journey as a Horticulture (Landscape Design) student.
Throughout the course, you will develop the skills, knowledge, professional behaviors, and values needed to excel in the landscape design sector or pursue further academic studies.
Delivered by experienced landscape designers, horticulturists, and environmental scientists, the course is structured to offer authentic, real-world experiences. In the first year, you will study a broad range of specialisms to give you a better understanding of the horticulture sector. In the second year, the focus shifts to advanced design techniques and the integration of innovative technologies for sustainable landscapes, emphasizing the role of landscape design in benefiting communities, the environment, and the economy. Youll also engage in independent research, allowing you to explore a specialized area of interest.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
CC Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H4,H4 Grades / Points required
Preferably to include a science subject or geography
Preferably to include a science subject or geography
Preferably to include a science subject or geography
Students living in
England
£6,750 per year
Students from England
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£1,008 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£6,750 per year
Students from Wales
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£6,750 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£6,750 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£16,000 per year
Students from EU
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£16,000 per year
Students from International
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