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Garden Design

Design Outdoor Spaces that Inspire and Thrive

Learn to craft beautiful, functional gardens with guidance from experienced landscape professionals. Build practical skills with flexible, hands-on learning.

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ABOUT

Garden Design

At the National Academy of Creative Arts

Garden design blends creativity, horticultural knowledge, and environmental awareness to shape outdoor spaces that are both functional and visually appealing. It involves selecting plants, arranging hardscape features, and considering light, climate, and maintenance needs to create harmonious environments.

At the National Academy of Creative Arts, our garden design courses offer a strong foundation in design theory and sustainable landscaping practices. Whether you're starting out or advancing your expertise, our programs cater to a wide range of goals and experience levels.

COURSES

Explore Our Garden Design Courses

Our Garden Design programs cater to all skill levels. Gain the knowledge and experience needed to excel in this creative field.

Certificate

Learn garden design fundamentals to plan your own outdoor space - covering site analysis, layout, planting design, materials, and scaled drawings - through five practical assignments with expert tutor feedback.

Duration
3-6 months
Level
N/A
Optional work placement
Not available
Degree pathway course
Not available
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from £545
Diploma

Become a garden designer through ten practical briefs - master site analysis, concept and masterplanning, planting design, hardscape and drainage, technical drawings, and client presentation to produce portfolio-ready projects.

Duration
6-12 months
Level
N/A
Optional work placement
Not available
Degree pathway course
Not available
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from £875
MOST POPULAR COURSE
Professional Diploma

Start your garden design business through 15 practical briefs - advance design, construction and project-management skills, and learn pricing, proposals, procurement and client communication with expert tutor feedback.

Duration
9-18 months
Level
N/A
Optional work placement
Available
Degree pathway course
Not available
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from £1,425

info All our courses can be studied as stand-alone. No minimum qualifications are required.

STUDY MODES

Explore Our Flexible Learning Paths

Choose from Home Study, Classroom Based or Live Online to fit your schedule and learning style.

Home Study courses allow you to learn entirely at your own pace.

You will study through the Online Learning Centre, which provides access to instructional videos, written lessons, and course assignments, working through course materials and assignments independently while receiving feedback and guidance from your designated tutor.

There are no scheduled classes or assessment submission dates, giving you maximum flexibility to study around work, family, or other commitments.

Best for: Students who want complete flexibility and prefer to study independently.

Home Study - Flexible

Classroom courses combine flexible online learning with in-person practical classes.

You will complete your course materials and assignments through the Online Learning Centre, guided by a designated tutor while also attending practical classes taught by an industry professional.

These sessions focus on hands-on skills, demonstrations, and practical techniques, rather than assessment delivery.

Students attend 12 monthly classes held on Saturdays, or 24 weekly sessions, held in the evening.

Classes are available in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, and Bristol.

Best for: Students who enjoy learning practical skills in a classroom environment alongside other creatives.

Classroom Based - Flexible

Live Online courses offer the same structure as our classroom courses, but with live teaching delivered online.

You will complete your course materials and assignments through the Online Learning Centre, guided by a designated tutor while also attending practical classes taught online by an industry professional.

These sessions focus on demonstrations, practical skills, and discussion, helping you apply what you are learning in your course.

Students typically attend 12 monthly classes or 24 weekly sessions in a small group environment.

Best for: Students who want live teaching and interaction with other students while studying from home.

Live Online - Flexible

TUTORS

Meet Our Garden Design Educators

All our tutors are creative professionals working in the industry.

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