Course Summary

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Horticulture is increasingly concerned with improving peoples' lives, whether that's in supporting the environment, contributing to societal well-being or managing sustainable food production. Horticulture and Management HNC is a challenging course which has been designed to provide you with both the knowledge, technical skills and behaviours to enter the industry at a managerial level. Horticulture is a vibrant and exciting £24 billion industry with excellent opportunities in a range of careers such as plant science, garden design and crop production. There is a recognised skills gap for people with higher-level qualifications in this Industry. You will be taught at the beautiful Brinsbury College Campus with professional support from our highly experienced and industry qualified tutors. You will experience a differentiated approach to your studies including, a blend of lectures, guest speakers, seminars, case studies as well as individual and group work. The Horticulture and Management HNC comprises of 8 modules and they are: Principles of Botany Business and the Business Environment Plant Identification and Classification Plant and Soil Science Managing a Successful Project Principles of Crop Production Plant and Crop Nutrition Teaching in a Specialist Subject Special features of this programme include: Excellent industry links with local and national employers Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed Situated in the heart of West Sussex, the Country's leading area for glasshouse and production horticulture At the end of the course you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with a full graduation ceremony at Chichester Cathedral.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment methods include range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, as well as written examinations and a final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your unit mark. The balance of assessment by examination and assessment by coursework depends on your course choices.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: K341

Institution code: C57

Campus Name: Brinsbury Campus

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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

All students complete an Audition/Interview. A typical offer of either a combination of GCE A levels/Level 3 Diploma or an Extended Diploma at overall Merit. GCSE Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade C or above.

All students complete an Audition/Interview. A typical offer of either a combination of GCE A levels/Level 3 Diploma or an Extended Diploma at overall Merit. GCSE Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade C or above.

All students complete an Audition/Interview. A typical offer of either a combination of Level 3 Higher Diploma including relevant subjects. Standard/Nationals Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade C or above.

All students complete an Audition/Interview. A typical offer of either a combination of GCE A levels/Level 3 Diploma or an Extended Diploma at overall Merit. GCSE Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade C or above.

Students must have their primary subject related to this course

All students complete an Audition/Interview. A typical offer of either a combination of GCE A levels/Level 3 Diploma or an Extended Diploma at overall Merit. GCSE Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade C or above.

All students complete an Audition/Interview and may be asked to present a portfolio of work as part of their application. A typical offer of either a combination of GCE A levels/Level 3 Diploma or an Extended Diploma at overall Merit. GCSE Mathematics and English Language are preferred at grade C or above, English as a second language at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Mature students with suitable experience and/or portfolio of work are welcome to make an application and attend an interview and/or audition.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 No factor below 5.5. For those resident in the UK who have suitable work experience, a college English test is available to show competency in English.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 6500.0 Year 1
England 6500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6500.0 Year 1
Scotland 6500.0 Year 1
Wales 6500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Westgate Fields
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Chichester
PO19 1SB

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