Course Summary

**This commercial horticulture degree is the perfect choice if you have an interest in plant science, sustainability, landscaping or production of food crops and biofuel.** This degree in commercial horticulture combines the study of plant science in a laboratory, including garden therapy and hydroponics, with practical skills using commercial crops. You will benefit from access to the extensive college gardens and the nearby Court Lane Nurseries, with its own glasshouses and orchards. You can also visit a range of sites, gardens and parks to build up your network of contacts. Past students have progressed to careers in areas such as fruit production, food crops, and teaching and research posts. The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent. **What you should know about this course** - This degree-level course provides a technical understanding and solid scientific foundations - You have the opportunity to specialise in either nursery production, fruit production or retail - You'll learn about horticultural chemistry, plant physiology and chemical analysis

Course Details - Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

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: D418

Institution code: G70

Campus Name: University Centre Hadlow

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

96 UCAS points made up from A-Levels, preferably one in a science-based subject. These points should have been made up over two years of studying at Level 3, or a minimum of a Merit grade from a relevant vocational Level 3 Extended Diploma.


Life experiences are taken into account when considering applications.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 8630.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8630.0 Year 1
Scotland 8630.0 Year 1
Wales 8630.0 Year 1
EU 14500.0 Year 1
International 14500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance. The fees for this course have not been confirmed yet. Please contact studentfinance@gre.ac.uk for more information.

Provider information

Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Greenwich
SE10 9LS

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