BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture is the design, planning and management of spaces for both nature and people. This course aims to train landscape architects who understand planning and how design proposals affect the environment. If you enjoy biology, geography, art, politics, economics or history you will appreciate the scope and challenge of this course which has two optional specialisms in planning or ecology. This three-year undergraduate degree offers you a broad training in landscape architecture - the planning, design and management of urban and rural landscapes - with a special focus on planning. You’ll study a wide range of landscape theories and creative techniques, working at scales covering the smallest garden, to large-scale urban developments and rewilded country estates, while getting to grips with the social aspects of design. You’ll learn about how your design impacts local residents and why it matters whose voices are heard in the consultation process. You will be supported by our world-renowned researchers and teachers as you develop to become a skilled designer, with a thorough understanding of urban design theory, planning and practice. If you enjoy subjects like geography, politics and history and want to learn about the wider context in which your design takes place, this could be the course for you. At the end of your third year, you can choose whether to continue to train as a professional landscape architect, or to apply your new skills in other directions.

The A Level entry requirements for this course are: ABB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification BBB + B in the EPQInternational Baccalaureate 33; 32, with B in the extended essayBTEC Extended Diploma DDDBTEC Diploma DD + B at A LevelScottish Highers AAABBWelsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + ABAccess to HE Diploma Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit Routes for mature students Other requirements Evidence of artistic ability in the form of a portfolio is also required