Horticulture
The horticultural industry is incredibly diverse. Prepare for a career working with plants, flowers, the design of gardens or the construction of landscapes with our specialist, hands-on courses at Writtle.
The horticultural industry is incredibly diverse. Prepare for a career working with plants, flowers, the design of gardens or the construction of landscapes with our specialist, hands-on courses at Writtle.
Whether you aspire to managing beautiful gardens and landscapes, producing plants for parks and other public spaces, or assuring fruit and vegetable supplies for the growing global population, we'll help you develop your interests and specialisms with an eye to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Our highly-experienced horticultural experts and practitioners have extensive links with the industry, including RHS Hyde Hall and Wisley Gardens, Kew Gardens, Wilkins at Tiptree, Lysander Park Farm in Sawbridgeworth, Marriage's Millers in Chelmsford and Fen Farm in Norfolk, offering you valuable opportunities to gain 'real world' experience and build your professional network.
"The course provided me with a fantastic grounding in all areas of horticulture and opened my eyes to the breadth of jobs available within the industry."
Chris KingBSc (Hons) Horticulture
"My course has given me a good starting point to strengthen my knowledge, awareness and professionalism within the horticulture industry, equipping me with the academic skills to successfully progress."
Katie SarllBSc (Hons) Horticulture
If you're thinking about applying to ARU or have questions about your application, contact us:
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (Please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training)
Friday 9am-4.30pm
Lordship Road
Writtle CM1 3RR
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