Course summary
We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) are joining together. The merger will happen during the 23/24 academic year. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU. If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at aru.ac.uk. Production Horticulture is an expanding industry with vast amounts of fresh food and flowers being transported around the world. The industries which support this expansion rely on the latest technologies and have seen great change in recent years in production techniques and how and where crops are grown. With the world's population continuing to increase and climate change impacting upon production, it is vital to continue to investigate new growing systems and to establish new crops which can be grown sustainably. Soil, water and resource management are key considerations.
Modules
Semester one: Research methods (postgraduate); horticultural production; postharvest physiology and pathology; product development and supply chain management. Semester two: Crop production technology. Optional modules: Experiential learning; energy management; strategic management and global trade. Summer: Taught master’s degree - dissertation
Assessment method
Students will be assessed by a variety of methods including written papers, case studies and project reports. This flexible approach allows students to monitor their knowledge and skills development throughout the course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Horticultural Society
Entry requirements
Apply via the WUC website https://writtle.ac.uk/Postgraduate-Applications Applicants will normally hold a BSc or equivalent in a related topic, but applications are equally welcome from individuals with extensive industrial experience. Applications from non-UK students are particularly welcome.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8996 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8996 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14810 | Year 1 |
| International | £14810 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please visit our website for detailed fee information: https://writtle.ac.uk/Higher-Education-Course-Fees-2024-25
Provider information
ARU Writtle (formally Writtle University College)
Writtle
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