University College Diploma in Garden Design

University College Diploma in Garden Design

Introduction
This focused higher education course provides flexibility in module selection allowing specialisation and progression through credit accumulation. Students study existing modules from the FdSc/HNC in Garden and Landscape Design. The course allows students with existing knowledge in a cognate subject to develop further knowledge of garden design which is of particular benefit to students considering a career in garden design.
The course also allows professionals in the industry to access specialist modules in order to develop their subject knowledge and support Continuing Professional Development.
The programme comprises of two core modules and four optional modules from which students will select two modules.
Course structure
Core modules:

• Surveying and Levelling
  
• Computer Aided Design
  

Optional Modules:

• Digital Design Technology
  
• Hard Landscape
  
• Specification and Establishment of Soft Landscapes
  
• Planting Design
  

Length of the course

• 
  Full-time: 1 year
  
• 
  Part-time: 2 years
  

Application

• Apply directly to Reaseheath (application form in back of prospectus) or online
  

Further study

• Top-up to HNC or Foundation Degree in Garden and Landscape Design
  

Career options

• Garden design
  
• Landscape design