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Horticulture Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Horticulture with Plantsmanship BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | 68% | 0% | 5% | £7500 | £15000 | 144 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | 68% | 0% | 5% | £7500 | £15000 | 144 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture (Commercial) FdSc | University of Greenwich | 67% | 10% | 25% | £6165 | £14500 | 98 | London | On campus Part-time |
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Horticulture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 64% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12699 | 123 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture DipHE | Writtle University College | - | 20% | 0% | £9250 | £12699 | 105 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture HNC | University of the Highlands and Islands | 57% | 0% | 25% | £6915 | £7230 | - | Inverness | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture FdSc | Cornwall College | 43% | - | 20% | £9250 | £9950 | - | Redruth | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture FdSc | Nottingham Trent University | 100% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 120 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture (Plant Science) BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | - | - | 5% | £4625 | £4975 | - | Redruth | On campus Part-time |
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Horticulture and Applied Plant Science FdSc | Myerscough College | - | - | - | £1125 | £1250 | - | Preston | online Part-time |
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Animals and Horticulture as Therapy FdSc | Myerscough College | - | - | - | £9250 | £12700 | - | Preston | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture (Garden & Landscape Design) BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | - | - | - | £9250 | £9950 | - | Redruth | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture (level 4) CertHE | Writtle University College | - | - | - | £9250 | £12699 | - | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time |
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Commercial Horticulture BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £8630 | £14500 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
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Animals and Horticulture as Therapy (Top-up) BSc (Hons) | Myerscough College | - | - | - | £9250 | £12700 | - | Preston | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture FDCert | Myerscough College | - | - | - | £1125 | - | - | Preston | On campus Part-time |
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Applied Horticulture (top-up) BSc (Hons) | Askham Bryan College | - | - | - | £9000 | - | - | York | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture Management HNC | Chichester College | - | - | - | £6500 | - | - | Chichester | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture (Production and Design) HND | Bridgend College | - | - | - | - | - | - | Bridgend | On campus Full-time |
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Horticulture (final year top-up) BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
Related subjects - UK degree programs:
Student Reviews
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Horticulture
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £23037 | £19884 | £22867 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19108 - £26757 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Horticulture courses in the UK
All Horticulture courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23718 | £23912 | £27805 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20601 - £26688 | £18402 - £28538 | £19952 - £34981 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Horticulture
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Horticulture who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Typical employers for graduates of Horticulture
- Plant and Food Production Businesses
- Research Firms
- Homeowners
- Municipalities
Specialisations within Horticulture
- Floriculture
- Greenhouse Technology
- Viticulture
- Water Conservation
- Plant Breeding
- Dietary Intervention
- Agricultural Ecosystems
Jobs of graduates of Horticulture (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Horticulture at Askham Bryan College
| 30% | Animal care and control services |
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 25% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Animal care and control services |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 0% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
| 0% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of Horticulture in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Horticulture
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Horticulture, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Horticulture is the study of plants grown for their appearance for use in municipal and other large area planting schemes, gardens, parks and landscapes.
The median salary of graduates of Horticulture was £23037 15 months after graduation, £19884 3 years after graduation and £22867 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Horticulture studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
- Foundation Certificate - FDCert
- Higher National Diploma - HND
Horticulture - FdSc at Nottingham Trent University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 10 respondents.
