Horticulture

Are you passionate about gardening? Do you crave adventure? Can you think on your feet to create dynamic solutions to complex problems? If that sounds like you, then our horticulture courses will give you the opportunity to make your aspirations into a serious career.


If you think, like some of our past students, you could be part of a team of four that could build a garden in a single day, or work with some of the nation’s top designers, or design and build a show garden at Hampton Court for the Royal Horticultural Society, then you obviously have what it takes to be a success not just at Shuttleworth College but in the industry as a whole. Whether you want to be a gardener, a green keeper, a landscape architect or a horticultural scientist, our vibrant mix of practical learning, lectures, demonstrations and visits will prepare you for the demands and rewards of this fast-growing, creative industry.


Maybe you think that you might be more suited to arboriculture and urban forestry – this industry, defined as the art, science, technology and business of tree care, is vital for the improvement of our towns and cities. Perhaps you love the idea of being the person that transforms the harsh concrete of your town centre and adds colour, form and texture for the benefit of both the environment and the people that live in the area.


These industries are currently experiencing an acute shortage of trained participants in almost all areas, so gain one of the qualifications on offer here at Shuttleworth and you will be well on your way to a wealth of employment opportunities.


Horticulture at Shuttleworth College