Landscape Architecture, BA Hons
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
Our landscape architecture degree is the only course of its kind in London and is accredited by the Landscape Institute. Teaching takes place in our state-of-the-art Stockwell Street Building, which has extensive design studios, a living wall and green roofs for teaching and research purposes.
You'll study a range of approaches to landscape design, from public spaces and waterfronts to town planning, urban development and regional strategies. As well as design studio work, you'll learn about the history and theory of landscapes, ecology, conservation, and digital communication. Your course portfolio will support employment opportunities in world-class landscape architecture practices around the world.
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About this course
This course is designed to prepare students for progression into year-out practice in the landscape architecture profession, which leads to advanced level study. Therefore, students are not required to take work placements or internships in addition to this pathway.
For entry in September 2021, you will require:
112 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)
AND YOU WILL ALSO REQUIRE:
GCSE English (Language or Literature), GCSE Maths AND GCSE Art & Design, all at grade 4/C or above. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Art & Design at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.
What you should know about this course
High-quality teaching in small class sizes, with lectures from landscape architecture practices across London, such as Arup, The Decorators and FFLO
High international ranking, from award-winning student projects in Landscape Institute Awards, International Biennial of Landscape Architecture
Students explore a diverse range of approaches to the design of landscapes, such as: future cities, urban parks, public spaces, waterfronts, green roofs and living walls
Unique relationship with industry employers, such as The Royal Parks and Landscape Institute, creating work experience opportunities for students and graduates
Student visits to projects and practices in London and abroad, from the Tate Modern and the Natural History Museum to Barcelona and New York City.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Technology
- Landscape Design
- Architecture landscape
- Communication Training
- Architecture
- Contexts
- Introducing
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Cultural Contexts of Architecture (15 credits)
- Introducing Architecture and Landscape Technology (15 credits)
- Landscape Design 1: Site, Investigation and Proposition (30 credits)
- Landscape Design 1: Experimentation and Communication (30 credits)
- Landscape Design Technology 1 (15 credits)
- History of Architecture & Landscape 1 (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introducing Architecture & Landscape Practice 2 (15 credits)
- Landscape Design 2: Ecologies, Exploration and Proposition (30 credits)
- Landscape Design 2: Resolution (30 credits)
- Landscape Design Technology 2 (15 credits)
- Contemporary Theories of Landscape (15 credits)
- History of Architecture and Landscape 2 (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Landscape Dissertation (30 Credits) (30 credits)
- Landscape Design 3: Territories, Exploration and Proposition (30 credits)
- Landscape Design 3: Resolution (30 credits)
- Landscape Design Technology 3 (30 credits)
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Landscape Architecture, BA Hons