Applied Design Practice (Landscape Architecture) Level 3 National Diploma

Great for students who want to combine creativity with care for the natural world, through projects in urban design, regeneration, and planting.

Landscape planning, environmental design, planting schemes, urban regeneration, sustainability, digital modelling, and AI tools.

You’ll explore how emerging design technologies like AI can support sustainable approaches to outdoor spaces and environmental regeneration.

This pathway is one of 5 pathways within our Applied Design practice programme, which covers the design principles, techniques and processes that can be applied across a wide range of design disciplines. Along with the specific pathway skills you can opt to follow, you will also learn the skills that are essential in design using traditional and digital methods. You will also immerse yourself in a range of design software (including Adobe, Infinity Studio, Canva, AutoDesk, Blender, Figma) and learn how Artificial Intelligence can be used in the design processes to create design products.

4 x GCSEs at 3 or above, including maths and/or English or equivalent or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject. You will have gained either English and/or Maths at GCSE Level 4 or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish.

Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process – we’re here to help take you to the next level.

All assessment is through coursework – there are no exams.

Progress to Higher Education or careers in landscape architecture, environmental planning, or urban design.

We provide the basics, but you may need to purchase additional art materials from our on-site art shop.

Students from low-income households can apply to the Learner Support Fund for help with these costs.