Diploma in Landscape Architecture

The Diploma in Landscape Architecture offers a clear journey through the principles, elements, and structured stages of landscape design. This online course explores both hard and soft landscape features, guiding learners through frameworks, design guidelines, and the art of representing outdoor spaces. If your interest lies in shaping outdoor environments, this course provides a route through the theory—minus the mud.

From legal planning to landscape content and management, each module builds your understanding of professional design methodology. Whether you're interested in green space planning or visual representation of ideas, the course lays out the core responsibilities and systems involved in the landscape architecture process.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key principles of landscape architecture design structure.
• Explore both hard and soft elements of a landscape.
• Learn how to set parameters and develop frameworks.
• Gain insight into legislation and landscape planning rules.
• Understand how to represent landscape ideas visually.
• Study landscape management processes and long-term planning.

Who is this Course For:

• Learners interested in design and outdoor planning.
• Professionals managing parks or public green areas.
• Students aiming to understand landscape structure.
• Those exploring garden or grounds design theory.
• Estate managers reviewing outdoor layout principles.
• Architects expanding into external design systems.
• Designers working on site plans and frameworks.
• Local authority staff overseeing green planning policy.

Career Path (UK Salary Data):

• Landscape Technician – £28,000/year
• Urban Designer – £36,000/year
• Landscape Architect – £42,000/year
• Green Space Planner – £38,000/year
• Planning Assistant – £30,000/year
• Parks Design Officer – £32,500/year