BSc (Hons) Horticulture

Program Overview

This part-time horticulture program combines practical field experiences with evening lectures and on-campus time. Students gain knowledge in various horticulture disciplines, including environmental management, health recreation, and entrepreneurship. Career opportunities span organic food production, park management, landscape design, and more. Students are expected to have a mid-range computer with Windows 10 and video conferencing capabilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

• Final Year Project
• Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
• Culinary and Medicinal Plants
• Historic and Contemporary Parks and Gardens
• Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Year 2

• Environmental management
• Health Recreation and Green Infrastructure
• Plant Treatment Regulation
• Food Product Development
• Final Year Project

Schedule:

• One half day per week on campus (Year 1 Thursday, Year 2 Wednesday)
• 3 evening lectures (2 hrs.)
• 3 Full day field trips per semester, scheduled Mon - Saturday

Careers:

• Organic and Conventional Food Production
• Parks and Garden Management
• Landscape Design
• Teaching Horticulture
• Retail Horticulture
• Nurseries
• Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
• Entrepreneurial opportunities in Horticulture

Other:

• IT Requirements: MEDIUM spec (minimum) (i.e.
Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes). MS Windows 10 based laptops are recommended.

Year 1: €1,909.50 Year 2: €1,909.50