Courses

Our undergraduate courses are unique in combining a broad training in landscape architecture with specialist modules in ecology and planning.

Landscape Architecture undergraduate work
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Our undergraduate courses are three years in length, with an additional two years for students who wish to pursue chartered membership of the Landscape Institute. You will spend three years studying landscape architecture to gain a BA or BSc degree.

If you decide to continue your training in landscape architecture you will work in a practice for your fourth year, before returning for the MLA in fifth year.

Completion of the MLA gives Licentiate status, or license-holder, at the Landscape Institute.

Single honours courses

Undergraduate

Landscape Architecture BA

2022-23
/ September start
A Levels ABB
UCAS code K3K4
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

The aim of this course is to train landscape architects who understand planning and how design proposals affect the environment. You'll study urban theory, planning and practice, and the complex relationship between people and the environment.
    Undergraduate

    Landscape Architecture BSc

    2022-23
    / September start
    A Levels ABB
    UCAS code KC39
    3 years
    / Full-time
    Accredited

    This course aims to educate landscape architects who have a more in-depth understanding of ecology and habitat creation. If you enjoy subjects related to biology or environmental sciences, or have a keen interest in the natural world, this course will equip you to combine a more detailed appreciation of ecological processes and how they work within the designed landscape.

      Dual honours courses

      We also offer, in partnership with the School of Architecture, the only fully accredited dual degree in Architecture and Landscape in the UK.

      Undergraduate

      Architecture and Landscape BA

      2022-23
      / September start
      A Levels AAA
      UCAS code KK13
      3 years
      / Full-time
      Accredited

      Gain two professional qualifications, in architecture and landscape architecture, with this unique three year honours degree. The dual degree course is an exciting and challenging programme which explores the integrated design of buildings and the wider landscape environment.

        2021 entry

        Foundation year

        We also offer a degree in Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year BA, in partnership with the Department for Lifelong Learning, specially designed for mature learners who have been out of formal education for an extended period of time.

        Undergraduate

        Landscape Architecture with Foundation Year BA

        The foundation year of this programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the Department of Landscape Architecture.

        • Start: September 2021
        • Duration: 4 years
        • UCAS code: K3K5

        Study abroad

        International study

        Landscape students can only go abroad for one semester; the first semester of the third or fifth year.

        Study abroad partner universities

        What our students say

        Abel McLinden

        You can come at Landscape Architecture from so many angles; that's what makes it such an interesting profession

        Abel McLinden Landscape Architecture BSc

        Abel was torn between studying Geography or Architecture at university. He found Landscape Architecture to be the perfect middle ground.

        Amy Lagnado

        You feel like you can have a lasting impact on an area and the people who live there

        Amy Lagnado Landscape Architecture BA

        Amy didn't see herself as a creative person, but her degree taught her that everyone has an artistic streak in them.
        Martin Lee

        The Arts Tower studio gives a real buzz to the course

        Martin Lee Landscape Architecture BA, MLA

        In school, Martin was always encouraged to push and pursue creative boundaries. While studying at Sheffield, he has gained invaluable experience of sharing his own ideas with clients and staff.

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