The Practical Sustainability Course is an 11-month, hands-on training in Practical Sustainability, combining permaculture design, community resilience, ecological practices, and regenerative living.

Delivered in-person across Bristol and field sites, it blends real-world experience with group collaboration, creative learning, and self-discovery—ideal for those seeking meaningful, and action-based education.

The curriculum is taught through hands-on workshops and activities, field trips, design projects, discussions and group work, by 40+ tutors actively engaged with their subject.

Modules:

> Permaculture Design
> Organic Horticulture
> Woodland Management
> Soil and Ecology
> Circular Economy & Relocalisation
> Biomimicry
> Group Dynamics
> Change Agency
> Creative Engagement
> Regenerative Culture & Toolkit
> Place and Ownership

Course Dates:

Term 1: September 2–October 23, 2025
Term 2: November 4–December 18, 2025
Term 3: January 6–February 12, 2026
Term 4: February 24–April 2, 2026
Term 5: April 21–May 21, 2026
Term 6: June 2–July 23, 2026

Study Hours / Classroom Timings:

Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Approx study hours 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Most terms include an overnight field trip (1-2 nights)

Costs:

Course Fees – these cover all tuition, materials and field trip accommodation.

Full fee : £3,795
Part concession : £3,170
Full concession : £2,540

Students can apply to pay over 8 installments

Accreditation:

The course is deliberately not accredited. We choose to teach for the love of learning; enabling students to engage with the curriculum from all angles and develop diverse skills within a collaborative culture. Past students have appreciated the non-pressured learning environment and the opportunities to discover and explore their own unique passions and pathways – free from examination and testing. We value the strengths and individuality of each student to manifest positive change in the world in their own style. We champion our dedication to creating a course container that empowers students to bring their authentic selves into the room.

The course is open to anyone to apply – as long as they come with a curious mind and an adventurous spirit.