Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: MSc 1 year: Full Time
2-3 years: Part-Time
Production Horticulture is an expanding industry with vast amounts of fresh food and flowers being transported around the world. The industries which support this expansion rely on the latest technologies and have seen great change in recent years in production techniques and how and where crops are grown.
With the world’s population continuing to increase and climate change impacting upon production, it is vital to continue to investigate new growing systems and to establish new crops which can be grown sustainably. Soil, water and resource management are key considerations.
Students studying at Writtle University College will have access to the Research glasshouse, farms and the postharvest unit which undertakes research and trials in conjunction with commercial companies. This provides the opportunity to study a range of crops relevant to the chosen area of horticulture or agriculture .
Students will examine crop growing using resources at the University and through visits to growers and post harvest facilities; they will develop an understanding of the supply chain from the field through to sale. Together with visiting speakers from industry, this develops students’ awareness of the latest trends and research in industry.
The teaching staff have developed close links with industry on a worldwide basis and the research and consultancy work is used to underpin the curriculum.
Admissions to this course are subject to the normal policies and procedures for postgraduate students at Writtle University College .
Candidates from the United Kingdom higher education sector will normally hold a first honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related subject (such as horticulture, agriculture, floristry, environmental sciences). Prospective students with a first honours degree in another discipline but with significant work experience in horticulture, agriculture or related areas will also be considered for entrance on the masters’ programme.
Applications from international students will be considered in line with Writtle University College’s Admission Policy. International students will be expected to have achieved the equivalent of the minimum entry for UK students; qualifications and experience will be review by the Admissions Officer and assessed using UK NARIC criteria. Applications from European students will be guided by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Those international students whose first language is not English will be expected to have achieved a qualification in English as a Foreign Language or its equivalent in line with current Writtle University College postgraduate admissions policy.
Consideration will be given to applicants outside the stipulated guidelines if they are able to demonstrate significant relevant industrial experience.
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On successful completion of the course graduates possess the knowledge to gain employment with crop producers and in management positions with major import/export organisations .
There are also opportunities to undertake further research.
The course combines theory, practical experience, industrial visits and presentations from industry experts.
There are opportunities to participate in trial work and to undertake original research in the UK or abroad. The course attracts both home and international students from many different countries providing a stimulating environment in which to study crop production. There is a common first semester which provides an introduction to all aspects; students will contextualise assignments related to their chosen area. Option modules in semester two provide a further opportunity to specialise prior to undertaking the dissertation.
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