HNC Horticulture

... United Kingdom
... University of the Highlands & Islands

Course Overview

This HNC Horticulture has been designed by our subject specialists to provide you with an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the world of commercial horticulture and landscape.
The course structure enables you to learn by working on projects, as you would in real life, and the content reflects a broad range of contemporary topics. The number of assessments has been considered so that you can spend more time learning. You will be taught by experienced horticulture lecturers with real-world experience: the teaching team includes specialists in conservation and the environment, as well as an award-winning garden designer.
Throughout the course, you will be introduced to areas of specialism and develop an understanding of the evolving nature of horticultural science and the exciting range of career possibilities. You’ll gain practical and theoretical knowledge which will prepare you for employment at the craft level in this diverse industry.

Special features

  • Developed by experienced horticulture specialists to provide a balanced and well-rounded qualification which will give you more time learning and less time being assessed

  • Exciting work placement opportunities tailored to your career aspirations

  • Opportunity to gain essential supervisory and management skills as well as practical experience

  • Study full-time or part-time to fit in with your personal and work commitments

General Eligibility

  • 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR

  • 1 A level at grade D or above

  • Alternatively an NC in Horticulture (SCQF level 5 or above), or SVQ 3 in a Horticultural related subject

  • This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

    • Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

    • TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

Argyll, Inverness, Moray, North, West and Hebrides - Stornoway campus, Perth


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Course Level

HNC/HND - Level 4 & 5


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 Year, Part-time: 2 Years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7110,

7980, (INT)


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