If you want to develop your creative skills and learn essential business acumen to prepare for success in the floristry industry, this is the course for you.
Applying a comprehensive range of techniques to challenging portfolio briefs, your design skills will evolve throughout your course so that your signature style and personal brand will set you apart from the competition in the industry.
Our floristry department is recognised as one of the most successful providers of floristry training in the UK. Taught by highly experienced staff with commercial backgrounds, you will improve your craft and learn to produce designs to excellent standards of professional workmanship.
Self-exploration will increase your independence and develop your confidence, so you will be able to deal with the changing nature of commercial floristry, both in design style and rapidly developing marketing techniques.
The course is made up of 10 modules (or units).
The course is assessed through a combination of integrated assignments, written and practical examination.
Students will be able to access course timetables for the academic year in September.
Students will attend 25 days per year in blocks.
Tuition Fees
As a student at UCR, you will have two main costs to meet; your tuition fees and living costs.
The tuition fee for this course is £3417 and can be paid in full, or via advanced learner loan or termly/monthly payments.
You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees.
Additional Costs
Costing has been worked out to include registration, exam fees and certificate issue. Flowers for the practical exam are an additional cost at approximately £150.
Students will supply their own flowers, foliage, sundries and accessories. A comprehensive range of foliage is available in the Reaseheath grounds.
If students are representing the institution whilst working on a project off-site, a Reaseheath apron must be worn. Students supply their own tools and equipment.
Recommended books
Publications by leading floral designers
Equipment Costs
Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer.
Apply directly through Reaseheath
Merit at City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Floristry or Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry
5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English
September 2023
September 2024
Part-time: 2 years
25 days per year in blocks
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