Anglia Ruskin University
Horticulture (with Foundation Year)
England, United Kingdom · UCAS DF10
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Writtle Campus
Intl. Tuition
£18,825 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
DF10
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Course Overview
Horticulture (with Foundation Year) at Anglia Ruskin University in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.
Student life (indicative)
This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
34,370
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
21.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
71.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Horticulture (with Foundation Year)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Horticulture (with Foundation Year) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Horticulture (with Foundation Year)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Plant ecology
- Food production
- Agriculture, horticulture and veterinary studies
- Crop science
- Horticulture
- Commercial horticulture
- Garden centre studies
- Glasshouse and protected cropping
- Garden design
- Amenity horticulture
- Greenkeeping
- Groundsmanship
- Horticultural management
- Gardening
- Landscape gardening
- Horticultural marketing
- Nursery horticulture
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
34,370
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
21%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
71%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.
- Agriculture and rural science graduates work in farm management, agri-tech, food production, environmental consultancy and agricultural policy, with growing demand in precision farming, sustainable food systems and rural development.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£75,300
For full 4 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.