Askahm Bryan College

Department: Horticulture

Main features

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. 

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.

[You can study the Plant Knowledge module of this course on Friday afternoons for 17 weeks starting on 1 February 2008. For details please return to the Horticulture courses section and choose 'Plant Knowledge (Foundation Degree Module)']

Entry requirements

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.

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

 

Contact

For further information, please contact Central Admissions (Tel: 01904 772211 or email: enquiries@askham-bryan.ac.uk)

You can apply through UCAS or contact Central Admissions for guidance.