Print this pageFoundation degree in Garden History and Heritage Horticulture
The course will impart knowledge of garden history, and develop skills required for the management of historic gardens and heritage horticulture sites. These are an important part of the conservation of the beautiful garden heritage that we have throughout the country but especially here within the south-west.
The course is based at Hestercombe Gardens, the important garden near Taunton with its range of integral gardens and the famous platt designed by Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens.
Who is this course for?
Anyone working, volunteering or interested in historic gardens and heritage horticulture.
What will I study?
Level 4
• Heritage Parks and Gardens
• Historic Garden Styles Post 1700
• Historic Garden Styles Pre 1700
• Non Woody Plant Knowledge
• Woody Plant Knowledge
• Work Related Learning A
Level 5
• Walled and Kitchen Gardens
• Management of Heritage Parks and
Gardens
• Conservation of Historic Gardens and
Garden Features
• Garden Ecology and Nature
Conservation
• Individual research project
• Work Related Learning B
How will I be taught?
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and visits
How will I be assessed?
The majority of the assessments will be through coursework, with assignments and projects, but with some end-of-module assessments.
Where could this course lead?
An appropriate higher level qualification such as an Honours or Masters degree in Garden History.
