# Graduate Certificate in Garden Design

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# Graduate Certificate in Garden Design

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- Course code: GC-GARDES

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Duration

1 year part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Burnley)

Intake

March, July\
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Fees

AUD $20,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available\
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### Overview

## Course overview

### Overview

If you're passionate about the design and creation of beautiful garden spaces, the Graduate Certificate in Garden Design can help you turn that passion into a career.

You'll learn about holistic design principles, how to choose and use the right plants for the right situations, and develop skills in drawing and graphic presentation.

#### Study at a garden campus

Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or newly-inspired green thumb, you'll spend time getting your hands dirty – literally – alongside horticulture experts at our picturesque [Burnley campus.](https://science.unimelb.edu.au/about/our-locations/burnley) Nestled within the heritage-listed Burnley Gardens, it has been at the forefront of urban horticulture education and research since 1891.

#### Keep it real

We build on theory, but our teaching focuses on real-world examples and case studies, with plenty of practical activities and excursions, to make sure you leave the course with the practical knowledge you’ll need in the workplace.

## Related study areas

- [Architecture, building, planning and design](/find/study-areas/architecture-building-planning-and-design/)
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- [Earth and environmental sciences](/find/study-areas/earth-and-environmental-sciences/)
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- [Horticulture and landscape management](/find/study-areas/horticulture-and-landscape-management/)
- [Landscape architecture](/find/study-areas/landscape-architecture/)
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