Horticulture (Commercial), FdSc (Hadlow)
The commercial horticulture foundation degree is both hands-on and theoretical, laying the groundwork for careers in plant science, sustainability, landscaping, and food crop or biofuel production.
Recognised by the Institute of Horticulture, this course enables you to specialise in an area of your choice: nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail. With a mix of theory and practice, you'll develop skills in propagation, harvest and post-harvest care for a range of crops, from ornamentals to medicinal crops and fruit.
This course is hands-on, so you'll visit a range of sites, gardens and parks, building up your own network of contacts. You can also progress to our BSc Hons degree in commercial horticulture.
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.
Entry requirements
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Course/institution codes
D417 H FdSc/H
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Duration
- 2 years full-time
- 3 years part-time
Start month
September
Home fees 2024/25
£6,165
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Clearing entry requirements
Please contact our Clearing team: 020 8331 9000 | Open Live Chat
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
As a degree student at Hadlow College, you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of a campus university with the smaller class-sizes more common in colleges. Your experience will include individual one-to-one meetings with your personal tutor, who is there to advise you on any problems you may be having, as well as comprehensive additional learning support should you need it.
Overall workload
Rather than being spread over a whole week, we try and condense our teaching into 2-3 days. This gives you time for other things.
Assessment
You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
Assessment feedback on the programme will be delivered through a range of mechanisms depending upon the assessment method. Assessment feedback will be given in a timely manner that adheres to Hadlow College's Assessment Policy, within 15 working days on assessment feedback being given to the students on formal summative assessment. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June. Full teaching timetables are available at the start of term. For any queries, please email admissionshadlow@northkent.ac.uk.
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Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
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Home | £6,165 | £1,541 per 30 credits | N/A |
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Some courses have additional costs associated with them, such as trips, clothing and materials. Students may also need to purchase some specialist equipment.
For this course, you will need the following:
- Steel toe capped boots (c. £30)
- Secateurs (from £20. We recommend Felco at £50-60.)
- Propagation knife (not essential. £10-15.)
Full details of costs are provided at interview or can be obtained by contacting the College Information and Recruitment Services. .
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Successful students can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Horticulture - Commercial programme. Alternatively, career prospects are excellent at technical sales and managerial levels. This programme is recognised by the Institute of Horticulture as leading towards membership. Typical employers include nurseries, fruit farms, garden centres and glasshouses in a horticultural research and new product development capacity.
Do you provide employability services?
Hadlow College has a team of qualified Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) advisers who can provide you with free and impartial careers advice to help you make decisions about your future. The team can help you to find a career that suits your skills and abilities and have a variety of resources to help you such as internet tools and skills assessments to make sure you choose the next step that’s right for you.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we can provide training for this.
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