Limited places available
- Study Option
- Classroom Based
- Course Location
- We offer classes in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Bristol
- Course Level
- Equivalent to level 3 on the RQF
- Entry Requirements
- 18 years old or over
- Assessment
- 10 practical assignments
- Accreditation
- The British Academy of Garden Design is an accredited provider of the British Accreditation Council (BAC).
Completing this course will enable you to become a garden designer by developing the skills to plan and present your own design projects.
Designed around 10 practical assignments, you will incrementally develop the techniques and an understanding of the industry that you need to succeed as a garden designer.
As a classroom-based student you will attend tutor-led classes taught by industry professionals. You will also have full access to the Online Learning Centre, which contains course material created by industry experts including instructional videos, written content and assignments.
Our tutors provide all the support, knowledge and in-depth feedback you need to progress through your course and are always contactable through the Online Learning Centre.
This course can be completed in approximately 6 months*.
*Completion time is based on the approximate time it has taken past students to complete the course. Students have up to 36 months to complete the course.
Class Location
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309 Regent Street
London
W1B 2HW
115 New Cavendish St
London
W1W 6UW
Victoria Centre
Vincent Square
London
SW1P 2PD
44 Hallam Street
London
W1W 6JJ
1 America Square
17 Crosswall
London
EC3N 2LB
The University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
Manchester
M5 4WT
Manchester - Piccadilly
One Piccadilly Place,
1 Auburn Street
Manchester
M1 3DG
14-16 Faraday St
Manchester
M1 1BE
11 Stevenson Square
Manchester
M1 1DB
Business School
All Saints Building
Manchester
M15 6BH
Newman University
Genners Ln
Birmingham
B32 3NT
Newman University
Genners Ln
Birmingham
B32 3NT
Newman University
Genners Ln
Birmingham
B32 3NT
7 Cannon Street
Birmingham
B2 5EP
Merchiston Campus
10 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH10 5DT
16 St Mary's St.
Edinburgh
EH1 1SU
Stranmillis Road
Belfast
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT9 5DY
Location to be confirmed
Location to be confirmed
Class Schedule
View the schedule for the evening classes and the weekend classes in London , Birmingham , Manchester , Edinburgh , Belfast , Cardiff and Bristol.
Topics
The list below provides an overview of the topics covered in this course.
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- History of Garden Design
An in-depth look at the history of garden design, covering the ways in which gardens evolved through time and how this influences the way we design today. You will learn about:
- Mesopotamia
- Egypt
- Persia (Iran) & The Persian Empire
- Greece
- The Roman Epoch
- India
- China
- Japan
- Spain
- Monastery and Castle Gardens
- The Italian Renaissance
- The French Tradition
- English Traditions
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- Principles of Garden Design
From plant selection to selecting colour schemes, this topic covers the principle components that form the garden designers craft. You will learn about:
- Balance and Proportion
- Unity and Repetition
- Movement or Rhythm
- Contrast
- Colour
- Focal Points
- Simplicity
- Know your Materials
- The Seven Principles of Plant Selection
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- The Elements
Take an in-depth look at some of the most important elements within a professionally designed garden. From outdoor floors to garden themes, this topic deals with many of the most important elements you will require when designing your outdoor rooms. You will learn about:
- Path and Patio Planning
- Decks
- Living Floors
- Lawns
- Garden Walls
- Living Walls
- Hedges and Shelterbelts
- Seaside Themes
- Cottage Style
- Mediterranean Style
- Modern or Architectural Garden
- Fragrance Garden
- Wildlife Garden
- Vegetable Border Garden
- Rockeries
- Japanese Gardens
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- Assessment & Presentation
This practical topic covers all you need to know about assessing a client's wishes and needs, and how to make effective presentations of your ideas to them. Preparing simple base plans at first, you will build up to a concept drawing and then a final working plan. You will learn about:
- The Garden Area
- Steps to Effective Measuring
- What's Above, What's Below?
- Existing Plants and Trees
- Recording Sun and Shade
- Factoring in Hardiness and Microclimates
- Soil Conditions
- Ph levels
- The Client Questionnaire
- Drawing Tools
- Creating a Base Plan
- Title Block
- Bubble Plan
- Landscape Symbols
- Concept Drawing and Working Plan
Tutors
All our tutors are garden design professionals working in the industry.
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Gregory
LeesonCourse Tutor
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Neyran
ErdonmezCourse Tutor
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Renata
FerreiraCourse Tutor
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Filipa
TeixeiraCourse Tutor
I always felt supported on the course. If I had a question I could always email the tutors who were always friendly and engaging.
I've now completed my work placement with a top end garden design company and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The course itself is very, very well organised. The tutors were brilliant - really supportive.
The British Academy of Garden Design
Our philosophy at the British Academy of Garden Design is to make high-quality education accessible to all by empowering people to do what they love. Through the power of online and blended learning, our students are able to harness their creativity and practically apply it to succeed in their chosen careers.
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