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Course Duration: 2 semesters
Study mode: Full time
Start date:
This course last started in Sep-08
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Course Qualification: PgDip in International Horticulture
Course Venue: Writtle College , Essex, CM1 3RR
Awarding body: University of Essex
Timetable
A minimum of 3 months will be spent studying in the UK.
Course Description
This modular course is delivered in the UK and The Netherlands. Students will study the advanced level techniques used for the production and postharvest handling of horticulture/tropical crops and the underlying mechanisms which determine and limit these techniques. The modules of the course include: International crop production; Research methods; Tropical crops; Supply chain logistics; Postharvest physiology and pathology; Personal development planning. Typically students will study at Writtle College from September - December. The second stage of the course is then undertaken at the HAS Den Bosch University, The Netherlands from January - April. A minimum of 3 months will be spent studying in the UK.
Course Fees
Masters FT: £3,645; Masters PT: £2,345; Postgraduate Diploma FT: £2,430; Postgraduate Diploma PT: £1,560. Postgraduate Certificate / Individual modules contact the course provider. Course fees are subject to change and you are advised to check the current details with the course provider before enrolling on this course.
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Assessment method
Students are assessed using a number of methods, including written papers, case studies, and project reports.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be graduates in subject areas related to horticulture, agriculture or agribusiness. Applications are equally welcome from individuals with extensive industrial experience. Applications from non-UK students are particularly welcome. Students who do not have English as a first language will normally be required to demonstrate an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (TOEFL 575/230).
Venue Description
Accommodation may be available to those undertaking certain learning opportunities and the institution will provide details. Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.
Course Venue
Writtle
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3RR
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