Overview

Create outdoor spaces that people never want to leave.

The Graduate Certificate in Garden Design will prepare you for careers across garden design, landscaping and horticulture by combining design thinking with practical knowledge. You’ll graduate with skills across garden and landscape planning, plant selection, communication and sustainable design, empowering you to not only dream up beautiful and functional outdoor spaces, but actually create them.

Key career outcomes

• Transform your ideas into beautiful spaces. Develop practical skills in landscape planning and garden construction, as well as the ability to visually and coherently communicate your ideas to clients.
• Design with plants, not just around them. Build expertise in plant selection, growth, production and establishment so you can create sustainable outdoor spaces suited to different conditions and requirements.
• Discover a career that grows and grows. Graduates of this course go on to work as residential garden designers, landscapers, garden maintenance professionals and horticulturists across private firms, consultancies, government, and beyond.

Where can a Graduate Certificate in Garden Design take you?

Graduates of this course go on to work in:

• Garden design and maintenance
• Landscape design and construction
• Horticulture
• Environmental consulting.

Industry connections

Build industry connections and grow your network while you study.

• Engage with industry and build professional networks while you study.
• Attend industry networking events hosted by the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, connecting you directly with employers across the sector.
• Join the STEM Industry Mentoring Program to be paired with a professional mentor, developing your communication skills and employability.
• Participate in research projects that often involve industry partners, tackling real‑world problems.

Career support

Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.

Support includes:

• Personalised career consultations
• Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
• Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
• Networking events with alumni and professionals

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Further study

Make a difference through graduate research

Build on your masters qualification to pursue a graduate research degree. Supported by a globally connected research community, you’ll collaborate with supervisors, experts and peers who share your passion for discovery and impact.

Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.

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