Course summary
Throughout the course you will develop a good understanding and knowledge of plant diversity and cultivation as well as distribution, classification, structure and identification. You will gain specialist knowledge in subjects relating to the horticulture of botanic gardens through studying modules including Plant Classification and Systematics, Designing and Managing Plant Collections, Landscape Design History, Ecology and Conservation. You will gain a good appreciation of botanical issues relevant to horticulture today and develop practical skills through the development of your own garden plot. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a specialist project in an area of particular interest to you. The course is delivered in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) with classes and practical work based at both RBGE and SRUC’s Edinburgh campus. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to join Year 3 of SRUC’s BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship or BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture course.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 454D
- Institution code:
- S01
- Campus name:
- Edinburgh
- Campus code:
- Z
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applications will be considered for Year 2 entry from applicants with a relevant HNC (with 15 credits) qualification. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss further.
International applicants
SRUC has a long tradition of welcoming students from outside the UK to study with us, and we find they greatly enhance the learning experience of other students and their unique viewpoint and carried life experiences. International student rules and regulations are set by national governments. For the most up to date guidance, please visit our website - www.sruc.ac.uk/internationalstudents
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Achieving at least 5.0 in each component |
For more information on SRUC's English Language requirements
https://www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120236/international_applications/405/english_language_requirements
Unistats information
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Student satisfaction
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1285 | Year 1 |
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Provider information
SRUC Scotland's Rural College
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG