School of Horticulture - Kew Diploma
Careers
There
is considerable demand for Kew-trained personnel with opportunities occurring
in all branches of horticulture. Former graduates occupy high-ranking
positions in botanic gardens, local authority parks and recreation departments,
the National Trust, private gardens, educational establishments, commercial
nurseries, and landscape design and contractor firms. A number are self-employed
specialists and consultants. Several work in the media. Opportunities
exist to study for university Masters' level degrees, and professional
qualifications administered by such organisations as the Landscape Institute,
the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Forestry Society, and the Institute
of Leisure and Amenities Management.
Career counselling and advice is offered as part of the diploma course to all students.
Grow - the
guide to careers in horticulture
