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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: HHLD

Horticulture (Landscape Design)

SRUC Scotland's Rural College
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by SRUC Scotland's Rural College, the HND Horticulture (Landscape Design) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This HND in Horticulture has been designed by subject specialists and has a unique focus on the science of landscape design. By studying this course, you can expect to be immersed in SRUC’s state-of-the-art vertical farm, laboratories and glasshouses; which all add immeasurable value to the student experience by providing hands-on learning throughout the student journey. Throughout the course, you will develop the skills, knowledge, professional behaviours and values that are required to enter the horticulture sector or progress to further academic study. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £7,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Plant Science and Physiology
Landscape Design Principles and Practice
Horticultural Production Systems
Soil Science and Growing Media
Landscape Surveying and Specification
Sustainable Horticulture Management
Plant Identification and Selection for Landscapes
Landscape Design Project and Research Inquiry
UCAS Code:HHLD
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DE

Preferably to include a science subject or geography

UCAS Points36

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£34,000

Home Student Fee

£7,600

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — SRUC Scotland's Rural College

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£30,000
5 years£23,500£30,000£38,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
71%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About SRUC Scotland's Rural College

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