Enrolment in Garden Design Diploma

Admission

No formal qualifications are needed to join the Garden Design School Diploma course, though a keen interest in garden design and a commitment to learn is essential. You are not required to attend an interview or pass an exam, although we do encourage you to meet with at least one of our principal tutors.

Tuition Fees

Fees for the 34-week (36 days) 2012/13 Diploma Course, commencing September 2012, are as follows, whether you choose to study at Painshill Park or the Bristol Botanic Garden:

£6450 (including VAT), payable, in full, by August 1st 2012.

Fees cover the cost of the garden design course tuition and the use of A1 parallel motion drawing boards in the studio. Fees do not include: refreshments, lunch (available on site or you can bring your own) or the equipment/materials needed for both class work and independent study. A list of equipment students should own is available upon request.

Enrolment

Enrolment onto the Garden Design School’s Diploma Course is allocated strictly on a 'first come, first served' basis. A deposit of £645 must accompany your completed application form and this deposit is not refundable once the School has written to you with an offer of a place on the garden design course of your choice. If an offer of a place is made to you, the place will not be confirmed unless you have completed, signed and returned the School's acceptance form by the date specified. Once a place on the course has been confirmed by The School you are obliged to pay the balance of fees (£5,805) no later than August 1st, 2012, whether or not you take up the place accepted.

Please note that the Application Form should be signed and sent, with the deposit payment, by post to:

Garden Design School
Landsdowne House
11, Long Street
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 1NJ
Tel: 01380 728788

Payments can be made by cheque, or bank to bank transfer.

Click here to download and print our Application Form. If you prefer to receive enrolment documentation by post, please call us on 01380 728788.

If you choose to enrol at Garden Design School, you can experience:

• A unique, pragmatic Diploma curriculum designed and delivered by two of the UK’s leading practicing garden designers
• An ideal learning environment; our nurturing and supportive approach has helped graduates go on to pursue their garden design career dreams for over a decade 
• The option of two beautiful, easy to access venues 
• An industry recognised qualification gained within just one academic year 
• Free taster days; a valuable opportunity to meet the tutors, students and graduates to get a flavour of what it feels like to be part of Garden Design School 

Further information

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers, which you can download here. If you would prefer to talk directly with a member of the team, please do get in touch with the office by phoning +44 (0) 1380 728788 or emailing enquiries@gardendesignschool.co.uk.