BSc Horticulture
About this course
BSc (Hons) Horticulture, an agriculture degree focused on plant science, sustainable food production, and environmental management. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Marketing, Environmental Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can choose to study over three years, or extend their studies by taking a placement year or foundation year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Ecosystems and Sustainable Development, Environmental Horticulture, Plant Propagation and Growth Innovations, Biological Processes, Bio-Innovations for Land Use, and Into ARU. The second year progresses with Environmental Management, Ruskin Module, Plant Physiology, Managing Urban Tree Resources, Research Methods, Plants in Built Environments, Political and Economic Contexts of Value Chains, and Fresh Produce Production. The final year involves advanced study through Natural Resource Management, International Trade and Markets, Crop Management Technologies, Community Horticulture, Managing Urban Blue Green Infrastructure, Global Production Trends and Transformations, and a Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 4 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths and Science. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 45%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 10%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Other HE qualification: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ecosystems and Sustainable Development
- Environmental Horticulture
- Plant Propagation and Growth Innovations
- Biological Processes
- Bio-Innovations for Land Use
- Into ARU
- 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
- Natural Resource Management
- International Trade and Markets
- Crop Management Technologies
- Community Horticulture
- Managing Urban Blue Green Infrastructure
- Global Production Trends and Transformations
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Horticulture at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Agriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Horticulture at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Horticulture at Anglia Ruskin University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Horticulture at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Horticulture at Anglia Ruskin University?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.