Landscape and Garden Management

Bachelor's degree

In York

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    York

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course provides vocationally based study to train first-line managers for the landscape and garden management industries where there is currently a shortage of suitable qualified staff.

Facilities

Location

Start date

York (North Yorkshire)
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Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR

Start date

On request

About this course

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC First Diploma with a minimum of 20 points plus a minimum of 80 UCAS points including study of 2 GCSE/VCE A levels to A2 or a BTEC National Diploma, may include Key Skills at level 2 or above plus a satisfactory reference.

Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

If you do not have these qualifications, you should consider the Extended Foundation Degree in Horticulture Introductory Year which will provide you with the necessary skills and entry requirements.

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Course programme

The course has two pathways, allowing you to specialise in either Management or Design.

All modules provide a balance of practical and scientific knowledge.

Both years of the course include relevant work experience which is supported by assistance from your tutor.

Students who successfully complete this Foundation Degree at an appropriate level have the opportunity to progress to the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Land Management and obtain their Honours Degree after only one additional year of study (studying full-time) at Askham Bryan College.

There are career opportunities at managerial levels within a broad range of organisations such as local park departments, botanical gardens, private gardens, English Heritage or the National Trust.

This degree is validated and awarded by Harper Adams University College.

What you will study?
Core Modules (studied by all students)

· Horticultural Science

· Landscape maintenance

· Principles of Horticulture

· Management Principles

· Contract Management

· European Studies

· ICT

· Personal Effectiveness

· Personal Research Project

· Vocational Placement

Management Pathway students also study:

· Landscape Construction

· Plantsmanship

· Design for Landscape Managers

Design Pathway students also study:

· Construction Detailing

· Garden Design

· Landscape Design and CAD

Landscape and Garden Management

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