Garden Design Diploma Course – award winning training

A master class every day

The London College of Garden Design one-year Garden Design Diploma classes take place in the Orangery conference facilities at Kew Gardens and are led by Andrew Wilson, widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading garden design lecturers. Andrew has been at the forefront of garden design teaching in the UK and overseas, for over 20 years.

He is supported by practicing design, horticulture and technical professionals to ensure you get a wide experience of the industry and the most up to date knowledge. We pride ourselves on making sure you get personal attention and all the support you need to successfully complete the course.

Rewarding careers

This year’s Garden Design Diploma graduates are already on their way to rewarding careers. Over the past ten years they have won the majority of awards in the Society of Garden Designers Student Awards and in 2018 graduate Will Williams has been named RHS Young Garden Designer of the Year, an outstanding achievement and recognition of the level of training given at the College.

With our unique position in the profession we are often able to make connections for students to benefit from work experience and introduce them to rewarding positions with well known designers including Luciano Giubbilei, Jo Thompson, Tom Stuart Smith and Sam Martin.

Kew Gardens – our teaching facilities for the London College of Garden Design Diploma

The London College of Garden Design one-year Garden Design Diploma classes take place in the Orangery conference facilities at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In keeping with our vision to offer the best garden design training available, our teaching facilities are world class and provide a quiet haven for study in the middle of one of the world’s leading botanic gardens. Kew is conveniently located within easy access of transport links and live projects being constructed in the capital.

“One of the best aspects of the Garden Design Diploma course was access to and insights and feedback on your designs from some of the best brains on garden design in the country” SC