Students study nursery production and management, landscape construction, arboriculture, cut flower production and open space management amongst eight hectares of nineteenth century ornamental gardens.
Emphasis is placed on technological, environmental and managerial points of view.
Students are required to self direct their learning and apply problem solving, communication and team management to an independent industry focussed project demonstrating integrated research, problem solving and statistical skills. Students entering with Further Maths would take Preliminary Maths in Year 1. Students entering with Maths Methods would take Information Technology and Communication . Second Year Students select a major study area and further develop their understanding of plant sciences, plant materials and horticultural systems. A selection of management subjects is also studied.