University Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Honours Degree Top-up programme focuses on the latest scientific research and technical developments in the ‘green space’ industries, whilst encouraging independent learning. This enables students to investigate novel approaches to plant cultivation which have potential to allow plant production to be achieved more sustainably or the use of green infrastructure to improve the urban environment.
Modules
Applied Plant Science and Biotechnology; Horticultural Enterprise Management; Research Project (double module); Urban Forest and Greenspace Management; Greenspace Professional Practice
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
T Level - Not accepted
You will be required to have a Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree completion, in a related discipline achieved at pass standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.
Other
Bridging modules may need to be completed if topping up from another provider. Contact the University Centre for details.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent. |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1125 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1125 | Module |
| Scotland | £1125 | Module |
| Wales | £1125 | Module |
| EU | £1250 | Module |
| International | £1250 | Module |
| Channel Islands | £1125 | Module |
Additional fee information
Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include: camera - £100
Provider information
University Centre Myerscough
St Michael's Road
Bilsborrow
Preston
PR3 0RY