5Apr
UndergraduateCourse summary
The commercial horticulture foundation degree is both hands-on and theoretical, laying the groundwork for careers in plant science, sustainability, landscaping, and food crop or biofuel production. Recognised by the Institute of Horticulture, this course enables you to specialise in an area of your choice: nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail. With a mix of theory and practice, you'll develop skills in propagation, harvest and post-harvest care for a range of crops, from ornamentals to medicinal crops and fruit. This course is hands-on, so you'll visit a range of sites, gardens and parks, building up your own network of contacts. You can also progress to our BSc Hons degree in commercial horticulture. The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent. What you should know about this course
- Specialise in either nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail
- Benefit from a wide range of links with commercial nurseries, research institutes, organic producers, public and privately owned gardens as well as exposure to the retail world through our onsite garden centre
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
On this course, on average*, students are assessed by: Coursework- 56% Exams- 40% Practical- 4% Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
How to apply
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:
- D417
- Institution code:
- G70
- Campus name:
- Hadlow College (Part of North Kent College)
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.
English language requirements
For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link:
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Please note, the fees for this course are not yet confirmed. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS