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Kew Diploma of Horticulture

Horticulture students come from around the world to study at Kew for the world’s foremost qualification in botanical horticulture – the three-year Kew Diploma. The course offers a broad-based training in amenity and botanical horticulture.

The aim is to provide students with an opportunity to study scientific and technical subjects at first degree level, whilst gaining practical experience and responsibility working in this foremost botanic garden. Students are employees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and receive payment throughout the three-year course, including during the lecture block trimesters. This means our students do not have to take out a loan, and do not have to pay top up or tuition fees!

Full details are at: 

http://www.kew.org/education/diploma/index.html

Requirements

  • a minimum of two years', broad-based, full-time work experience in a recognised horticultural establishment
  • formal horticultural training to at least National Vocational Qualification Level Two (or equivalent)
  • two "A" levels, preferably in science subjects
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in at least five subjects, including English, mathematics and an approved science

Candidates with fewer formal qualifications, but with more practical experience are also encouraged to apply. 

How to Apply 

For full details of how to apply please visit

http://www.kew.org/education/diploma/application.html 




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