Overview

Whether you dream of pioneering horticultural innovations, curating a botanical garden, or conducting groundbreaking research, this Horticulture - Plant Science and Technology (Hons) degree at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) comprehensive curriculum prepares you for success in diverse fields of horticulture.

Key Facts

With hands-on experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on sustainability, this programme cultivates not only plants but also future leaders in the horticulture sector.

Throughout this programme, you will engage in hands-on learning experiences and field trips, as well as practical projects to reinforce theoretical learning. Championing competency-based learning, the curriculum is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours required for a successful career in this thriving sector. Join us in nurturing the growth of a greener, more sustainable world with our BSc (Hons) in Horticulture degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Horticultural production technologies
Urban agriculture

Horticultural biotechnologies

Environmental horticulture

Agents for change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four Highers (BBCC) to include a science or geography.

National 5 (A–C) or equivalent pass in English and Maths.

Alternative entry qualifications, such as a related National Certificate, are also accepted.

SRUC uses UK ENIC (formally UK NARIC) to assess overseas qualifications.

Ideally, applicants should arrange for their own letter of comparability through Ecctis’s Statement of Comparability service.

Those speaking English as a second language should sit an IELTS, TEOFL or Cambridge examination prior to application in order to meet the English Language entry requirements of SRUC's courses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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