APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER 2012
The RBGE Diploma in Garden History is offered in conjunction with
the Garden History Society
This 2-year course offers a wide-ranging and rounded study of garden history. Modules cover garden design history, Victorian horticulture, Italian gardens, history of plant introduction and gardening practices, and conservation and management of historic gardens.
The course is offered
in two ways:
- taught course over five terms, supported by PropaGate, RBGE's online learning environment. Students attend RBGE on Thursday evenings through the two year teaching period.
- blended learning course with students attending two long study weekends each year and support, exercises and tuition available online through PropaGate, (this option available from 2013)
Course fees and how to apply
The course costs £1,800.
You can download the Applicant's Handbook from the 'Downloads' box on the right. The Applicant's Handbook contains further information and an application form. If the information in the Handbook does not answer any questions you may have, please contact the Education office via our enquiry form (select 'Education') or directly at:
Education Department
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
Telephone: 0131 248 2937
