Horticulture HND
Course code 014D
What is special about this course?
Horticulture is a very important sector of the Scottish economy, with more than 1,500 businesses and approximately 7,500 employees (Lantra: 'Horticulture, landscaping and sports turf factsheet'). The majority of land in Scotland is under agricultural production: horticulture, in particular, deals with the technology, art, science and business of plant cultivation.
The land-based sector is responsible for much of Scotland’s food exports. It needs suitably trained and qualified staff with the knowledge and skills to meet the fast-moving horticultural economy.
The HND Horticulture will develop your skills in plant and crop physiology and breeding, planting design, soil management and landscape surveying, as well as experience in the care, maintenance and management of plants. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in ecology and plant habitat conservation.
Special features
- Taught by experienced horticulture specialists
- Enhance your employability skills and career prospects with industry-related technical knowledge and practical experience
- Benefit from industry guest speakers as well as tutors with extensive links to local employers within the horticulture industry
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
For entry to year one, HNC Horticulture:
- 1 Scottish Higher at Grade C or above OR
- 1 A level at Grade D or above
- Alternatively, NC Horticulture, City and Guilds Horticulture at level 6, or another equivalent SCQF level 6 course
Direct entry to year two may be possible with HNC Horticulture (15 SQA credits).
Year 1 - HNC
Year 1 is the HNC Horticulture.
Year 2 - HND
Mandatory units include:
- Horticulture graded unit 2
- Horticulture graded unit 3
- Plant protection – integrated approaches
- Soils and plant nutrition
Option units include:
- Advanced plant propagation
- Hardy ornamental nursery stock
- Horticultural growing media
- Landscape design history
- Organic production systems
- Plants and habitats: ecology and conservation
- Plants for gardens
- Protected crops
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time (structured)
- You will learn through a combination of video conference lectures and tutorials and online study via the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE)
- Practical elements are delivered during a block placement at the prestigious Mount Stuart Estate, Isle of Bute, and at an SSSI conservation site near Kilmartin, Argyll
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time (structured): 4 years
Where can I study my course?
- Argyll
*Students enrolled at UHI Argyll will also have the option to study from home, or you can choose to be located at Dundee and Angus College or the Borders College. Please indicate your preference on your application form.
Start date
- September
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
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Full-time per year | £1,285 | £1,285 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
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Full-time per year | £7,110 | £7,110 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £474 | £474 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
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Full-time per year | £7,440 | £7,980 |
Part-time (per HN credit) | £496 | £532 |
Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture also provides information on many available horticulture scholarships and grants: https://www.horticulture.org.uk/.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Successful completion of the HND Horticulture can open up supervisory opportunities in a range of areas include:
- Horticultural retail and garden centres
- Management of public and private green spaces, including botanical gardens, National Trust properties and parks
- Production horticulture and nurseries
- Conservation and restoration
- Landscaping
You may also consider self-employment.
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Horticulture HND
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