Foundation Degree in Horticulture

Northumberland College

A Level

In Ashington

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Ashington

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Foundation Degree in Horticulture is aimed at individuals interested in horticulture and landscape management.A variety of core and specialist modules are studied over the two years to improve industry, academic and research skills.This course provides direct progression opportunities to individuals within the fields of horticulture and landscape management and has been designed to appeal to students with a variety of previous horticultural experience.

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Location

Start date

Ashington (Northumberland)
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College Road,, NE63 9RG

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

To study this course you should have the equivalent of 48 UCAS points and also have GCSE in English and Mathematics Grade A to C or 9 to 4, or level 2 equivalent qualifications.Applicants who have relevant skills and experience but who do not hold the standard minimum entry requirements will be considered. Applicants will be required to evidence appropriate levels of work-related experience and/or vocational qualifications.***PLEASE NOTE Applications should be made Via the UCAS site at UCAS Code:K3T2

A Foundation Degree (FdSc) Horticulture

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Design
  • IT
  • Horticulture

Course programme

What will I study on the course?

Core Modules

Year 1

- Personal Development and Planning

- Research and Study Skills for Land-Based Industry

- Principles of Plant and Soil Science Numeracy Skills and Quantitative Methods for Land Based Industry

- Employability Skills

Year 2

- Investigative Project

- Scientific Methodology and Experimental Design

- Principles of Land-Based Enterprise Management

- Industrial Experience

Specialist modules include:

Year 1

- Plants in the Landscape

- Plant Production: Science and Technology

- Landscape and Garden Management

- Planning and Design: Principles and Practice

Year 2

- Greenspace and Land-Use Management

- Plant Conservation and Collection

- Planting Design

- Plantsmanship

- Pest and Disease Management

Additional information

Validated by: Newcastle UniversityDuration 2 year full time (Sept-June)Level 5Course Cost: £7000 fees for 18/19Additional costs:Students are advised they may incur extra costs for additional books, journal subscriptions and resources. If the printing allocation is exceeded then you may need to purchase additional credits. Students are responsible for transport costs and this includes field trips.

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