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Horticulture Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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Horticulture with Plantsmanship BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | 74% | 0% | 4% | £7500 | £15000 | 138 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture BSc (Hons) | Scotland's Rural College University | 74% | 0% | 4% | £7500 | £15000 | 138 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Writtle University College | 80% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £12699 | 116 | Chelmsford | 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 (Garden & Landscape Design) BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | - | - | - | £9250 | £9950 | - | Redruth | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture and Applied Plant Science FdSc | Myerscough College | 88% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £12700 | - | Preston | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture (Plant Science) BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | - | - | 15% | £4625 | £4975 | - | Redruth | On campus Part-time | |
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Horticulture HNC | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | 0% | 5% | £6915 | £7230 | - | Inverness | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture FdSc | Cornwall College | 71% | 5% | 16% | £9250 | £9950 | - | Redruth | On campus Full-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 (Commercial) FdSc | University of Greenwich | 71% | - | 0% | £6165 | £14500 | 86 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Horticulture FdSc | Nottingham Trent University | 52% | 10% | 5% | - | - | 105 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture FDCert | Myerscough College | 69% | - | 25% | £1125 | - | - | Preston | On campus Part-time | |
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Horticulture DipHE | Writtle University College | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12699 | 83 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture (level 4) CertHE | Writtle University College | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £12699 | 83 | Chelmsford | On campus Full-time | |
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Applied Horticulture (top-up) BSc (Hons) | Askham Bryan College | 74% | 0% | 4% | £9000 | - | 138 | York | On campus Full-time | |
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Horticulture (final year top-up) BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 74% | 0% | 4% | - | - | 138 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Commercial Horticulture BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 67% | - | 20% | £8630 | £14500 | 135 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Animals and Horticulture as Therapy (Top-up) BSc (Hons) | Myerscough College | 67% | - | 20% | £9250 | £12700 | 135 | Preston | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
73
/100
8189 students of Horticulture in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
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 | £23015 | £18639 | £21856 |
25-75 percentile range | £18598 - £26742 | £13955 - £25088 | £16293 - £28734 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Horticulture courses of UK
All Horticulture courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24151 | £22731 | £27210 |
25-75 percentile range | £21127 - £27140 | £18589 - £27871 | £20521 - £33456 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
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.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
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
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Horticulture who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Horticulture (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Horticulture at Askham Bryan College
25% | Elementary occupations |
25% | Animal care and control services |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
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) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Horticulture.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Horticulture.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Horticulture studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
- Foundation Certificate - FDCert
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Horticulture and Applied Plant Science at Myerscough College received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 88 out of 100 among 12 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of Horticulture was £23015 15 months after graduation, £18639 3 years after graduation and £21856 5 years after graduation.