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We are currently accepting applications for our single subject certificate course in Parks & Gardens starting January 2015.

Successful candidates stand to gain 5 ECTS Credits at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Application deadline
The closing date to apply for this course is Tues, 20th Jan 2015.

Course Delivery
This course will be delivered by Dr. Christy Boylan, formerly of the Dublin local authorities Parks Department with weekly sessions of two hours and there will be two technical visits to parks and/or gardens on Saturdays during the semester.

While the module will deal with parks and gardens in a global context there will be an emphasis on the situation in Ireland, in particular the changes taking place in recent years because of the economic recession.

Minimum Entry Requirements: Graduates of a Level 7 Ordinary Degree in Horticulture or another cognate area.

For more details about the course and to apply Click here