BA (Hons) Floristry Design [Top Up]
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Subject
Floristry
Level
Bachelors Degree (Level 6)
Study Mode
Full-Time
Duration
1 year full-time/2 years part-time
Start Date
September 2025
UCAS Course Code
WD24
The course
The BA Floristry Design Top Up is designed for students who have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Floristry or an appropriate level 5 qualification in floristry and wish to top up to gain an honours degree award. The programme provides you with a balanced approach to design theory, research, practical application, analysis and evaluation in floristry, to further enhance your employability and career development within the floristry industry.
The programme will introduce relevant live projects, commercial and client-focused activity culminating in the production of a comprehensive portfolio of work. Modules at Level 6 will encourage you to explore and experiment with the development of sustainable design techniques and materials, proposing new and exciting ways to approach floristry design. It is intended that this approach will allow you to follow your own creative direction whilst under the supervision of dedicated specialist tutors.
British Floristry Association
This programme has been accredited by the British Floristry Association (BFA). Bishop Burton has demonstrated the standards of excellence required to be recognised as a recommended training provider and College member of the BFA.
Course Information
- Demonstrating a detailed and sophisticated knowledge of historical, cultural and contemporary contexts
- Managing critical evaluation to inform the delivery of an agreed outcome
- Utilising relevant communication technologies proficiently
- Employing selected design methodologies to generate ideas and design solutions
- Solving design problems in practical and conceptual ways.
- Communicating an informed critical insight into the context and design thought process for a variety of purposes and audiences
- Producing industry relevant detail and visual communication drawings to respond to feedback and meet deadlines.
- Evaluating the implications of design decisions
- Demonstrating skills applicable to a broad range of areas of employment
- Creative Research Essay - 40 credits
- Creative Design Project - 40 credits
- Portfolio 40 credits
You should have a relevant Level 5 qualification
Plus
- A suitable reference
- A portfolio of creative work
Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications.
If your first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.
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 will deliver the core content and provide you with underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, you will have practical demonstration sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically.
Study at this level demonstrates increasing sophistication of design thinking and critical analysis within the design process. There is an expectation for considerable selfdirection and independence.
Teaching will take place at our Bishop Burton campus in East Yorkshire, UK.
The full-time pathway includes approximately 12 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. You can expect to receive your timetable during induction week.
- A tablet, laptop and/or stationery to take notes in lectures and seminars.
- Stationery including sketch books and a range of drawing pens and pencils.
- Digital camera or smartphone.
- Tool box.
- Floristry scissors and knife.
- Para film, pot tape and floristry glue.
- Secateurs, pliers and tweezers.
- Selection of floristry wires (including decorative wire) and ribbons.
- An apron to protect your clothing.
- Glue gun.
- There will be external off-site visits that are in the programme with some associated costs
- On successful completion of the programme, students have the opportunity to graduate at a ceremony wearing formal dress. The hire of the formal dress is an additional cost
Validated by University of Hull
We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.
This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.
View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.
Financial Information
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