Garden Design

Garden Design is recognised as a profession in its own right and its influence on our lives has spread from our small private gardens into the wider landscapes and grander designs of more public places.

It is a highly rewarding discipline that requires attention to detail, plant knowledge, technical competence and artistic flair.

The courses offered by SRUC approach Garden Design from the perspective of developing a strong appreciation, understanding and knowledge of horticulture. A strong horticultural background produces designers that are appreciated by future clients, many of whom look for designers because of their love of plants and gardening.

We also like our students to gain a blend of hand drawing and computer-aided design skills, which are critical in creative and bespoke industry.

As well as being offered at our Edinburgh campus, Garden Design is also available in Glasgow.

Virtual Experience

Take a look around the SRUC Virtual Experience for lots of great student videos and examples of what it’s like to study our courses, along with campus and facility tours.

Garden and Greenspace Design

These programmes offer a broad perspective on garden design, from domestic gardens to public greenspaces and the wider environment.

BSc/BSc (Hons)

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These programmes offer a broad perspective on garden design, from domestic gardens to public greenspaces and the wider environment.

BSc/BSc (Hons)

Garden Design

Highly practical and industry-approved, a qualification in Garden Design will allow you to enter one of the largest and fastest growing employment sectors in the UK and beyond.

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Highly practical and industry-approved, a qualification in Garden Design will allow you to enter one of the largest and fastest growing employment sectors in the UK and beyond.

Horticulture

A qualification in Garden Design, Landscaping, Horticulture or Horticulture with Plantsmanship will allow you to enter one of the largest and fastest growing employment sectors in the UK and beyond.

BSc/BSc (Hons)
HNC
HND
MA at SCQF level 5
MA at SCQF level 6
NC Introduction
NC
SVQ level 5

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A qualification in Garden Design, Landscaping, Horticulture or Horticulture with Plantsmanship will allow you to enter one of the largest and fastest growing employment sectors in the UK and beyond.

Rural Skills

Develop the basic skills you need to work in land-based disciplines like agriculture, horticulture and countryside management.

MA at SCQF level 6
MA at SCQF level 5
NC

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Develop the basic skills you need to work in land-based disciplines like agriculture, horticulture and countryside management.

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