BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

D4D7

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Edinburgh

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship

About

This course gives you the skills you need to address a shortage of suitably qualified people with botanical abilities in plant identification and the techniques appropriate to historic garden restoration at a high level.

It develops your understanding of how to integrate the management of plant collections with knowledge of plant distribution, classification, diversity, structure, identification and cultivation.

It will give you the knowledge you need to study advanced aspects of botany, and gain an appreciation of the botanical issues in horticulture today.

You'll also learn techniques for restoring historic gardens, opening the way for employment in heritage organisations and an important role in preserving the early appreciation and understanding of horticulture that has developed into the discipline we know today.

The BSc / BSc Hons Horticulture with Plantsmanship 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, giving you access to the considerable resources and expertise of both organisations.

This course covers a wide range of horticultural skills, from botanical issues relevant to horticulture today to techniques for restoring historic gardens.

In the first two years you will study the curriculum outlined for HND Horticulture with Plantsmanship.

Years three and four broaden your studies by offering a global and historical perspective on plants and plant collections. You'll also develop your scientific understanding of taxonomy and physiology.

Coursework involves both group and individual project work on a range of topics, including experiments relating to physiology and taxonomy, production of a management plan for a historic garden, and business case studies.

Example modules include:

Ethnobotany
Horticultural Plant Physiology
Horticultural Taxonomy
Victorian Horticulture
Conservation of Gardens and Designed Landscapes

For a little peak behind the scenes have a look at these videos, where students Anna Ciborowska and Sarah Powell show you some of the things they've learned during their first year on the course.

A week in the Life of a Plantsmanship Student
Potting Bulbs
Plant Recognition
Pressing Plants

Disciplines

Horticulture

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Four Highers (BBCC) to include a science subject.

National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English and Maths.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.