Landscape Architecture, BA Hons

We offer one of the leading landscape architecture programmes in Europe. The first year is a basic design foundation, with visual studies and landscape design teaching and horticulture, technical drawing and construction. During the following years, students undertake increasingly specialised and ambitious landscape design projects in both urban and rural areas. In the second year, students study landscape management and ecological studies. All students are taught computer-aided design (CAD) using AutoCAD and Key Terra Firma software. Study in the first and second years is partly at Hadlow College. The final year is taught in parallel with the BA Hons Garden Design degree programme. There are good opportunities for overseas exchanges.

UCAS code

K310 A BA/Larch

School

Architecture, Design and Construction

Location

Avery Hill Campus (with certain courses delivered at Hadlow College)

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

Typically, 280 UCAS points

FROM two or more subjects at A-level or equivalent qualifications.

• A portfolio is required if the applicant does not have an art or design qualification at GCSE/A-level or equivalent.

Assessment

Students are assessed though coursework and a portfolio of design project work.

Professional recognition

This programme is accredited by the Landscape Institute and leads to the Diploma Landscape Architecture.

Career options

Opportunities are available in landscape architecture and landscape planning in public and private sectors in the UK and worldwide.

Year 1

Design and Communication 1
Design and Communication 2
Landscape Basic Design
Site Design
Cultural Contexts of Architecture
Landscape and Garden Design History and Theory
Hard and Soft Materials

Year 2

Landscape of Ideas
Planting Design
Theory of Site and City
Digital Landscapes
Design with Nature
Landscape Science and Techniques
Ecology and Conservation

Year 3

Landscape Dissertation
Place and Culture
Master Planning
Green Engineering
Advanced Representation
Design Development
Technical Landscapes
History and Philosophy of Garden Design 1
Optional Landscape Study Abroad

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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