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We offer a range of industry focused garden design courses that will give you the practical skills to pursue your goals.

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accreditation

Gain a recognised qualification.

The British Academy of Garden Design is accredited by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) who ensure the quality standards relating to course content, delivery, assessment and administration are maintained.
Our courses are fully accredited by the IARC.

All courses are part-time.

tuition

Our tutors are industry professionals.

From the very beginning of your course your tutors will be with you every step of the way to provide support, guidance and encouragement. Tutors provide constructive feedback on your work, based on their own experience in the industry.

Our courses will help you achieve your goals.

graduation

Join our alumni network.

Our graduates have gone on to manage real-life garden design projects, secure employment with leading agencies and implement successful garden design strategies for their own businesses.

We host an annual graduation ceremony.

work placement

Exercise your skills.

Our Postgraduate Diploma course offers you the opportunity to gain real-world experience with an optional one month work placement on successful completion of this course.

Available in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and Bristol.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How were the courses designed?

Our courses have been carefully designed to provide an up-to-date and practical educational experience to ensure that our students are primed to succeed upon graduation. Our comprehensive course materials have been developed in collaboration with leading industry experts.
How can I access the course materials?

Once you have registered on a course, you will receive login details to the student area of our website called the Online Learning Centre. This is where you will be able to access all your course materials which include: practical, instructional videos; written content on a variety of topics tailored to your subject area; and vocationally relevant assignments. All course materials are created by industry experts.
What support will I receive during the course?

When you register for a course, you will be assigned your tutors and be given login details to the student area of our website called the Online Learning Centre. Your supportive tutors will guide you through the learning process and you can contact them directly by email or through the forum which can be accessed through the Online Learning Centre.

If you have any issues or questions about the Online Learning Centre, your payments, your student card or upgrading your course, you can contact Student Services.
Do you offer work placements?

Yes. Graduates of the British Academy of Garden Design Postgraduate Diploma are eligible for an optional work placement with a garden design company. All placements are made in the greater London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh areas. Please note that you need to be eligible to work in UK to avail of this opportunity.
Which course is right for me?

To discuss the option that best suits your needs, please contact us and our experienced team will help you choose the course which is right for you.

Corporate Training

The British Academy of Garden Design can create bespoke training for your team or business. We can also assist with any graduate placement opportunities you may have.

Simply contact our experienced team to discuss your needs.

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