Department of Horticulture

Established in 1893, Writtle College has been producing leaders in the land-based industries and organisations for more than 120 years.

Writtle is one of the oldest specialist institutions in the UK and offers a range of land-based, design and sport courses at various levels of academic study including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Further Education, Short Courses and Apprenticeships. We also provide students with the options of being able to study certain courses on a part-time basis.

Writtle is one of the oldest providers of specialist education in the UK and offers a range of land-based, environmental, animal, design and sport courses at various levels of academic study including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Further Education, Short Courses and Apprenticeships. We also provide students with the options of being able to study certain courses on a part-time basis.

Writtle College attracts students locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Our facilities and resources, based on our picturesque 220 hectare campus, are used to enhance the student learning experience, enabling them to gain both theory and practical skills whilst studying with us.