Writtle College

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Established in 1893, Writtle University College is a leading provider of land-based, animal, environmental, design, and sports education. Having achieved University College status in 2016, we are an ambitious institution with a personal approach. We nurture students through their academic journey and provide support, guidance, and knowledge that will enable them to grow.
Our lecturers work closely with industry to create relevant courses for today's world and meet the modern demands of a fast-paced and changing environment. Our students are more than just a number to us, and we take great pride in providing an academic experience that allows our students to flourish and achieve their career ambitions. We are set on a stunning 220-hectare estate with landscaped gardens, animal units, a working farm, sports facilities, research laboratories, and design studios, in addition to many other specialists teaching facilities. Located in rural Essex, we are perfectly situated just two miles from Chelmsford, 35 minutes from London, and 40 minutes from the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea.
Writtle also provides business, event, and conference facilities for those looking to hire an external venue for corporate events and wedding venues, and private functions. We value students as individuals here at Writtle. We recognize that every one of our students will have different requirements and career ambitions; this is why we ensure they are given the attention needed to achieve their goals.
Writtle is one of the oldest providers of specialist education in the UK and offers a range of land-based, environmental, animal, design, and sports courses at various academic study levels, including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Further Education, Short Courses, and Apprenticeships. We also provide students with the option of being able to study specific courses on a part-time basis.
Writtle has a history of achieving excellence and being recognized as a market leader. We have award-winning alumni that have gone on to become leaders in their industry. Our Horticulture and Floristry departments have enjoyed success at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Chelsea Garden Show, and the Ideal Young Gardeners competition. Writtle is situated on a stunning 220-hectare estate. Our campus's unique location means we are also just two miles from the city of Chelmsford, just 35 minutes from Central London (to the West), and 35 minutes away from the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea (to the East).

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