ARU Writtle College campus is a unique place. Nestled in the Essex countryside, the 150-hectare campus has landscaped gardens, working animal units, construction areas, workshops and retail, business and leisure operations. There is a lively community atmosphere on campus, with students from over 50 different countries. The College is part of Anglia Ruskin University, ARU and a member of Landex.
The majority of our students spend a large proportion of their course time using the diversity of the natural and built environments on campus for case study work, practical learning and hands-on work experience and business training
Writtle prides itself on the quality of its courses. Our classrooms do not have walls. Most students spend a large proportion of their course time outdoors, using the diversity of natural and built environments on campus for case study work, practical learning and hands-on work experience and business training.
What’s on offer:
- Land-based courses including Agriculture Crops & Livestock, Animal Care & Management, Countryside Management & Gamekeeping, Equine Care & Management, Floristry, Horticulture, Landscaping & Sports Turf
- A continually growing postgraduate community specialising in Horticulture, Equine Studies and Business Management
- A wide range of degrees from a range of subject areas, all awarded by Anglia Ruskin University
- Courses for 16+ school leavers looking for a practical alternative to A levels
- Over 100 short courses which range from a few hours to a year of part-time study. Many of the courses accredited by national organisations
