Landscape Architecture

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Landscape architecture can help address the recovery of nature, health and wellbeing and social inequality, making our cities better places to live. On this accredited course, you’ll explore techniques which will help you become a creative and reflective designer, primed to start a rewarding career in this dynamic field.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Understand our natural and cultural environment to produce landscapes at a range of scales, responsive to aesthetic, ecological, social and technical requirements

Develop the skills to provide original and practical responses to biodiversity loss and climate change

Gain a critical understanding of the nature, scope and role of landscape architecture in a changing world. This will include the landscape architect’s role in the profession, together with an appreciation of environmental and ethical aspects

Critically evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to landscape architecture. You’ll learn to integrate these into design proposals sensitively and appreciate the implications affecting landscape over time

Build a critical understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research and practice

Produce an original portfolio work relating to landscape architecture

Discover opportunities to respond to environmental challenges facing today's landscape architects through live projects, collaboration and competitions

Information for international students

All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .