Course Summary

This programme provides vocationalbased study for management roles in the arboriculture industry. The programme has been designed in close collaboration with industry leaders to fulfil the needs of the sector, and develop the next generation of arboriculturists. There are industry experience modules in both years, personal development planning is also included, as well as studying the most current developments in arboriculture and urban forestry. Employment prospects are excellent with former students working with local authorities, consultancies, botanic gardens and government research agencies.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 • Industry Skills • Academic Skills • Introduction to Business • Plant and Soil Science • Principles of Urban Forestry • Tree Identification and Dendrology • Tree Management • Arboricultural Practices Year 2 • Personal Research Project • Professional Development • Academic Development • Business Enterprise • Tree Pests and Diseases • Project and Contract Management • Planning and Tree Law • Tree Biology

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessments may include; Course work, Examinations, online assessment, presentations, Viva-voce and practical assessments.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: D5K6

Institution code: A70

Campus Name: Askham Bryan York Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff 48 points A Level C E AS levels may be used to contribute to entry requirements but they are not sufficient for entry on their own. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) M P City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) (first awarded in 2019) PPP City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) (first awarded in 2019) MP Access to HE Diploma D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 credits Scottish Higher CCD International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme H4 H4 Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) D D

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 92%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Askham Bryan
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York
YO23 3FR

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