Diploma of Landscape Design

Find the balance of creative and practical interests with this specialist Diploma of Landscape Design (AHC50621). Over 24 months at Urrbrae, studied full-time or part-time on campus, you'll learn to assess landscape sites for residential and commercial projects, build skills in design and computer-aided drawing, and gain the experience needed to design professionally landscaped spaces as a landscape or garden designer. The qualification covers 6 core units — including assessing landscape sites, designing sustainable landscapes, preparing a landscape design, producing CAD drawings for landscape projects, and specifying plants for landscapes — plus 7 elective units spanning permaculture design, specialised landscape design, project management, and preparing estimates, quotes and tenders. Entry requires completion of an LLN assessment. Domestic fees are around $15,012 per semester (Full Fee), varying by units enrolled. Graduates gain a general vocational outcome in landscape construction, going on to roles designing and managing landscaped spaces for clients across residential and commercial settings. The course is also offered to international students at Urrbrae over a duration of roughly 1.77 years.