Course Summary

Throughout the course you will develop a good understanding and knowledge of plant diversity and cultivation as well as distribution, classification, structure and identification. You will gain specialist knowledge in subjects relating to the horticulture of botanic gardens through studying modules including Plant Classification and Systematics, Designing and Managing Plant Collections, Landscape Design History, Ecology and Conservation. You will gain a good appreciation of botanical issues relevant to horticulture today and develop practical skills through the development of your own garden plot. You will also have the opportunity to undertake a specialist project in an area of particular interest to you. The course 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. Upon successful completion of this course, students may apply to join Year 3 of SRUC’s BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantsmanship or BSc/BSc (Hons) Horticulture course.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: 454D

Institution code: S01

Campus Name: Edinburgh

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Applications will be considered for Year 2 entry from applicants with a relevant HNC (with 15 credits) qualification. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss further.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To include a science subject

To include a Science subject

To include a Science subject

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
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 Achieving at least 5.0 in each component

For more information on SRUC's English Language requirements

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/info/120236/international_applications/405/english_language_requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Scotland 1285.0 Year 1
England 7500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
Wales 7500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 7500.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 7500.0 Year 1
EU 15000.0 Year 1
International 15000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.

Provider information

SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG

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