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Diploma of Landscape Design
- Sydney, Australia
- 1.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Diploma of Landscape Design is a 18-month full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering landscape design using CAD, Plant knowledge, Site assessment and residential and park projects.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Landscape Design and apply creative practice
- Critical evaluation
- and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Landscape Designer
- Landscape Gardener
Curriculum
- 18-Month course made up of 12 units
- 6 Of them core. Core study includes prepare a landscape design
- Design for construction of landscape features
- Produce drawings for landscape design projects using CAD software and assess landscape sites.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Year 12 equivalent with a country minimum from the Academic Requirements by Country PDF (updated 2026-07-17)
- E. G. India 55% (CBSE/ISC) or 60% (state boards)
- China 60%
- Bangladesh CGPA 3.5 or 60%
- Year 10 equivalent column also published
- HE diplomas: Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
- E. G. India 65-70%
- China 70%
- Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
- Updated 2026-07-17).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent, A Certificate III/IV (or equivalent skills) may be required first for diploma courses - offer letter then includes both courses.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements
- Campus availability
- intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $4,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Ryde |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Horticulture and Environmental Management |
| Department | Horticulture and Landscaping |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
Tuition is $20,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $4,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.

