Garden and Landscape Design

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Full time: On campus

Part time: On campus

Duration

Four days weekly over one academic year

Tuition

8:1 teaching ratio

Timetable

Course dates:

7 September 2026 - 9 July 2027

Duration

Two days weekly over one academic year

Tuition

8:1 teaching ratio

Timetable

Course dates:

7 September 2026 - 9 July 2027

Overview

Join one of the world's leading garden design schools and develop the creativity, technical expertise and professional confidence to shape beautiful and meaningful outdoor spaces.

The Inchbald Diploma in Garden and Landscape Design provides a rigorous and inspiring foundation for a fulfilling and successful career in one of the world's most creative professions.

Whichever mode of study you choose, you will develop a comprehensive and highly transferable skill set. Taught by practising designers and leading industry professionals, the course nurtures your understanding of design in relation to the garden, enabling you to develop spatial awareness, creative confidence and exceptional visual communication skills.

You will gain expertise in both traditional drawing techniques and contemporary computer-aided design (CAD), learning to communicate ideas with clarity and precision. Throughout the course, you will build a diverse portfolio of design projects, ranging in scale and complexity, preparing you for professional practice or further study.

At Inchbald, we believe great gardens begin with great ideas. Our Diploma equips you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to transform your passion for gardens into a rewarding and enduring career.

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Course content

The Inchbald Diploma offers a rich and immersive education in garden design, combining creative exploration with technical expertise and professional practice.

You will learn to develop and communicate design ideas with confidence, applying theory to a diverse range of projects and gaining a deep understanding of how gardens respond to their surroundings, context and users. Through drawing, visualisation and contemporary digital tools, you will develop the skills to express your ideas clearly and creatively.

The course explores the art and science of planting design, encouraging you to understand plants as dynamic, three-dimensional elements that shape atmosphere, structure and seasonal interest. You will also gain a practical understanding of landscape construction and materials, learning how to translate imaginative concepts into beautiful and enduring spaces.

Alongside your creative and technical studies, you will develop the professional skills required to establish and sustain a successful career in garden design. By the end of the course, you will have built a substantial portfolio of work that demonstrates your creativity, technical ability and individual design approach.

Throughout your studies, you will be taught by practising designers and industry experts who bring contemporary knowledge, insight and experience to the studio, preparing you to make your mark in the world of garden and landscape design.

Who is it aimed at?

The Inchbald Diploma in Garden and Landscape Design offers a transformative education for those aspiring to create inspiring outdoor spaces and pursue a rewarding career in garden and landscape design. With flexible study options available on campus or virtual, you will learn from practising designers and industry experts, developing the creative, technical and professional skills needed to thrive in this exciting profession. Talk to us today to discover which study route is right for you.

Key info & fees

Full time: On campus

Students must be aged 18 or over with 'A' levels of equivalent. A good command of written and spoken English and basic computer skills are required.
Fees: £32,025 (inc VAT)

Part time: On campus

Students must be aged 18 or over with 'A' levels of equivalent. A good command of written and spoken English and basic computer skills are required.
Fees: £13,650 (inc VAT)