Established in 1893, Writtle University College is a leading provider of land-based, animal, environmental, design and sport 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 courses that are relevant to 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, working farm, sports facilities, research laboratories and design studios, in addition to many other specialist teaching facilities. Located in rural Essex, we are perfectly situated just two miles from the city of Chelmsford, 35 minutes from London and 40 minutes from the coastal town of Southend-on-Sea.
Writtle also provide business, event and conferencing facilities for those who are looking to hire an external venue for corporate events, as well as wedding venues and private functions. We value students as individuals here at Writtle. We recognise that every single one of our students will have different requirements and career ambitions; this is why we ensure they are given the attention needed in order 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 sport courses at various levels of academic study including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Further Education, Short Courses and Apprenticeships. We also provide students with the options of being able to study certain courses on a part-time basis.
Writtle has a history for achieving excellence and being recognised 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 events such as Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Chelsea Garden Show and the Ideal Young Gardeners competition. Writtle is situated on a stunning 220 hectare estate. The unique location of our campus 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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Writtle University College itself is great and the location is amazing, however I feel the art and design course is not up to par with the rest, and my 2 years in the extended diploma course have been disappointing. The only good thing to come out of the course is the pride I have for MY OWN work, which in recent months has been graded unfairly. I really do feel the Art & Design course needs improvement & hope whoever attends next has a better time than I did.
By Maisie Howse (Jun, 2018) |
Great place, the lecturers are amazing but some of the facilities could be better. Overall pleased with my experience here, and would recommend it to others.
By Pia Høyland Digernes (May, 2018) |
The facilities are excellent, the help was fantastic, and above all the knowledge and the enthusiasm of the currents students and lecturers made you feel right at home.
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By Katherine Hubbard (Oct, 2016) |
Lovely location, friendly staff. Courses are expensive but college has very good reputation. I would recommend it to young and mature students.
By Denis Kelleher (Sep, 2016) |
Its a lovely college with plenty of helpful lecturers and in fantastic scenery, there is definitely a community feel to the place and I have made such good friends here and have many fond memories and its only my first semester!
By Emily Barker (Dec, 2015) |
Writtle is a brilliant college, providing land based courses unlike other colleges. The campus is friendly and compact meaning you know a large number of people and the social life is good. The lecturers and students are fantastic and have a dynamic I haven't seen anywhere else. This college was definitely my top choice and always will be. I'm currently in my second year and cant wait to continue here for the remainder of my course and possibly longer.
By Sarah Kilshaw (Dec, 2015) |
Helpful staff, friendly lecturers who really know their fields. Once you study there, you are eligible to a college discount on other full, part time and even day courses.
I love it and really encourage others to study there. I have studied RHS Certificate level 2 and 3 and am doing a planting design course at present. I have done cross cutting and chainsaw maintenance too. I have had different lecturers and all of them have been exceptional in their teaching skills.
By Harry (Sep, 2014) |
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Writtle College in Essex has been a transformative experience for my son, with dedicated staff guiding him toward success and an education that empowers every student to excel.
By Yuji Kimura (Jul, 2024) |