Floristry Design

University Centre Bishop Burton
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

A-Level Entry

A* - E

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

This foundation degree in Floristry Design is focused on developing your knowledge and understanding of a broad range of floristry skills and techniques, supported with essential theoretical studies.

The programme is designed to help you gain a firm understanding of essential commercial floristry skills and to give you the ability to develop these skills further, becoming confident with contemporary techniques and a wide range of approaches to floristry design. The will experience a real life work environment for a learn whilst doing approach, allowing your development of enterprise and entrepreneurial skills.

What will I study? Year 1:

  • Academic Skills Development - 20 credits

  • Commercial Floristry Techniques - 20 credits

  • Visual Communication - 20 credits

  • Bridal Design Project - 20 credits

  • Floristry Practice - 20 credits

  • Contemporary Design Skills - 20 credits

    Year 2:

  • Floral Composition - 40 credits

  • The Business of Floristry - 20 credits

  • Contemporary Techniques and Materials - 20 credits

  • European Practice - 20 credits

  • Floristry Enterprise and Entrepreneurship - 20 credits

    Learning and Teaching Approach This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students learning styles and preferences.

    For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.

    What is the Contact Time? The full-time pathway includes approximately 12 to 14 hours a week, incorporating lectures, seminars, debates and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week). A part-time option is also available.

    Students can expect to receive their timetables during induction week.

    What else can I expect?

  • Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.

  • Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.

  • Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.

  • Our experienced Life Coaches are on hand to help you through your University journey from mentoring and coaching to health, wellbeing and resilience. Learn more about how our Life Coaches can support you: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/university-centre/life-skills-team-at-ucbb

  • Talks from a range of visiting speakers.

  • Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.

  • Students have access to a range of support through our study skills, and health and wellbeing teams. Further information can be found on our website: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/student-support

  • Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.

    What kind of job could I get when I graduate?

  • Retail Florist

  • Freelance Florist

  • Floristry Business / Venture

  • Wedding Planner

  • Corporate Events Planner

  • Overseas Florist.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades A* - E
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Beverley

    Part-time

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: FdA

    Location: Beverley

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2141 Web design professionals
    3421 Interior designers
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3411 Artists
    3429 Design occupations

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Beverley
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design

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    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Beverley

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