Cornwall College

Higher National Diploma in Garden and Landscape Design

UCAS course code 003K
Institution code C78
Duration

2 years
Course type

Full-time
Study location Duchy College (Rosewarne)
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From campuses across Cornwall and Devon, including at the Eden Project and in Newquay, we offer a wide range of university-level specialist courses, designed with employers and delivered by industry professionals, in subjects ranging from counselling, ecology, horticulture and marine biology to zoology. Recognised with a TEF Silver award for teaching and student outcomes, our courses emphasise professional technical skills, and benefit from direct one-to-one access to lecturers and personal wrap around support.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    CORR163
    Garden and Landscape Design 1: Foundations - Space, Place & User

    CORR164
    Design Communication: Tools and Techniques

    CORR168
    Horticulture Science

    CORR171
    Plant Use in Design

    CORR177
    Practical Horticulture for Designers

    An introductory module into the horticulture principles and practices which inform, influence and underpin successful garden & landscape design practice. This module makes a practical link between Plant Use in Design, Horticultural Science, and Garden & Landscape Design 1: Foundations: Space, Place & User. In addition students undertake a work placement and reflect upon their experience.

    CORC1281
    Academic and Professional Skills in Sustainable Horticultural Development

    The module will introduce and draw upon contemporary academic practice to help students prepare for higher education study. These skills will be contextualised through the introduction and review of the underpinning global sustainability goals and policy that will inform decisions on how society will build a better future for all. Professional and personal development are supported through tutorials and workshops focusing on transferable skills for study and employment.

  • Final year

  • Core modules

    CORR2030
    Garden and Landscape Design 2: Planning and People

    CORR2036
    Contemporary Issues in Garden and Landscape Design

    CORR2037
    Garden and Landscape History

    CORR2043
    Professional Identity

    This module runs parallel with the Negotiated Project and has two principle themes at its core; detailed design and professional practice. Students will be encouraged to identify and develop detailed design solutions for a range of garden and landscape projects in different contexts for different users, with their emerging design philosophy in mind.

    CORR2044
    Negotiated Project

    A project is proposed and formally approved by the tutor(s). This module will allow students to consolidate learning and prepare students for practice or further higher level study. Students will be encouraged to develop a design project that enables them to demonstrate innovative and creative practice and their emerging professional design identity.

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.


Tuition fee price changes

In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at £9,535 per year and the University’s tuition fees were increased to this rate.
The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years. If the UK Government does so, the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years, which may include the fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with the Student Contract and all times in line with the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government. More information about fees and costs of studying.

How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.

Our partnership with Cornwall College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Studying with Cornwall College

Looking to study a specialist subject at university level? Want to do it in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Our wide range of courses gives you the chance to pick up the skills and experience you’ll need for your chosen profession.
 
Plymouth students working on a group project