BSc (Hons) Horticulture at Anglia Ruskin University

Study Horticulture and explore today’s global challenges in climate, health, food and urban futures. It's possible to study this course on either a four year or six year part-time basis. You'll take the same modules as BSc (Hons) students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of horticulture, blending plant science with environmental sustainability, urban green space management and global economic perspectives. You’ll develop practical skills in crop production and plant growth innovations, alongside critical understanding of political, social and economic factors shaping the industry. Year 1: Ecosystems and Sustainable Development, Environmental Horticulture, Plant Propagation and Growth Innovations, Biological Processes, Bio-Innovations for Land Use. Year 2: Environmental Management, Ruskin Module, Plant Physiology, Managing Urban Tree Resources, Research Methods, Plants in Built Environments, Political and Economic Contexts of Value Chains, Fresh Produce Production. Year 3: Natural Resource Management, International Trade and Markets, Crop Management Technologies, Community Horticulture, Managing Urban Blue Green Infrastructure, Global Production Trends and Transformations, Dissertation.

Career pathways

[Studying at] Writtle provided an insight into what I wanted to do in my future and helped me discover my interests and strengths, both within the subject I chose to study and within myself. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with a diverse skill set, including expertise in plant science and sustainable horticultural practices, practical experience in crop and landscape management and strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities highly valued by employers.

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