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 integrated masters programmes. 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 fifth year MLA.

This also gives Licentiate status, or license-holder, at the Landscape Institute.

Single honours courses

Undergraduate

Landscape Architecture BA

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.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: K3K4
Undergraduate

Landscape Architecture BSc

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.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: KC39

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

This course offers a unique opportunity to gain a professional qualification from the RIBA and the Landscape Institute. It includes core modules from architecture and landscape and specialist modules that address our principle aim: the integration of architecture and landscape design.

  • Start: September 2021
  • Duration: 3 years
  • UCAS code: KK13

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

Alex Patience

Amazing studio facilities and world-class teaching

Alex Patience Landscape Architecture and Planning MA

Alex wanted a course that would combine his favourite subject, geography, with design and technology. Since studying in the Department of Landscape Architecture he has found the balance between nature and design.

Emily James

The course combines my love of art and geography

Emily James Landscape Architecture BA

Emily combined her favourite subjects when she chose to study landscape architecture. While studying she has applied this passion to work with clients.

Kirsty Dougall

I get to be creative with a purpose

Kirsty Dougall Landscape Architecture MLA

Kirsty was drawn to landscape architecture because of her background in art and science. While studying, she has been impressed by the knowledge and expertise of the department staff.

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