The top rated Landscape Architecture Department in the UK with 95.5% graduate employment

REF 2014, Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2016-17

World renowned researchers and practitioners developing the next generation of Landscape Architects to create lasting, functional and inspirational places.

The podium garden at the Barbican

"A new benchmark for the future of urban planting"

Professor Nigel Dunnett has scooped two prestigious Landscape Institute awards and been highly praised by judges for his work transforming the roof garden in London's Barbican.

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Anna Jorgensen

New Landscape Leadership

As Professor Anna Jorgensen takes over as Head of Department, she outlines the Department's objectives and explains why she is looking forward to developing stronger links with the Landscape Institute.

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Piet Oudolf with staff from the Department of Landscape

Horticultural hero awarded honorary degree

The internationally acclaimed landscape designer, nurseryman and author Piet Oudolf, who is best known for his work designing the influential High Line in New York, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Sheffield.

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Landscape Institute Awards
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No ordinary classroom

In a dynamic studio setting, our students learn to create inspirational, yet functional places that improve the environment and people’s lives.

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Landscape Architecture Courses
The Arts Tower studio

The results are in...

..and we’re proud to have 100% employment and be top ranked Landscape Architecture Department in the REF.

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Shaping the world

We care about the world we live in. Our partnerships are tackling global problems, improving social cohesion and biodiversity.

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Park Square roundabout, Sheffield
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How to apply

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Research

Our world leading research continuously drives innovation in landscape architecture
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Meet our staff

Read the profiles of our sought after landscape architecture professionals and researchers
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Careers

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Green spaces help combat loneliness – but they demand investment
Comment: Green spaces help combat loneliness – but they demand investment
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Landscape50
Landscape50: The Future of Landscape Architecture
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Students design on a global scale
Landscape students design on global stage
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Virtual Tour of the Department of Landscape
Virtual Tour: Step inside our iconic Arts Tower home
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Grace Ruddick
5th Year Project: Creating sustainable places for refugee communities
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In Pictures: 2018 graduation exhibition and employers' fair
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Alumna Victoria on setting up her award winning Landscape Architecture practice
Alumna Victoria on setting up her award winning Landscape Architecture practice
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