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Level 3 Garden Design Course in London – Capel Manor College Regents Park Campus

Cost£2,230.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Garden Design Course in London. Classes run at Capel Manor College Regents Park Campus, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year.

The course builds your skills in site analysis, design principles, and technical drawing. You'll develop graphical drawing to a professional standard. Entry requirements apply: a Level 2 garden design qualification is preferred, and you must be 19 or over to enrol.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Principles and Practice of Garden Design.

Who this course is for

This course will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in site analysis and design principles. You will also enhance your range of technical and graphical drawing skills to a professional standard.

Entry requirements

Garden Design Certificate (Level 2) preferred or alternatively, an RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development and a Level 1 Pass in an introductory garden design course or equivalent, and a Level 1 Pass in an introductory garden design course. All applications are dependent upon tutor recommendations. You may be required to attend an interview and references may be needed. You must be aged 19 and over to enrol on this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse sites and assess their design potential.
  • You'll apply core design principles to real garden projects.
  • You'll produce technical drawings to a professional standard.
  • You'll develop graphical presentation skills used in the industry.
  • You'll understand how to communicate design ideas clearly to clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Regents Park Campus. Teaching covers site analysis, design theory, and drawing practice. Assessment is based on coursework and portfolio submissions demonstrating your technical and design skills. A tutor recommendation is required as part of the application, and you may be asked to attend an interview.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capel Manor College Regents Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Garden designer, creates planting and layout plans for private or commercial clients.
  • Landscape designer, works on larger outdoor spaces including parks and public areas.
  • Garden consultant, advises clients on design choices and plant selection.
  • Freelance garden designer, takes on independent commissions for residential gardens.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or higher qualification in Landscape Architecture or Garden Design, for those wanting to move into more complex or commercial projects.
  • RHS qualifications at Level 3 or above, to deepen your plant knowledge alongside your design skills.
  • A professional portfolio course or practice-based programme, to prepare for self-employment or studio work.
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