Landscape Architecture & Design

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

UCAS Points

120 points

About this course

Explore landscape architecture and understand how to design solutions that address our environmental challenges from climate change to biodiversity loss.

We believe in bringing out the best in our students. We’ll teach you to become creative, perceptive and bold landscape architects improving our environment for future generations.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Explore your creativity, spatial design skills and your individual approach to develop a passion for landscape design

  • Gain the practical skills required to become an effective landscape architect, from nature-based solutions and retro-fitting our cities, to health and wellbeing and the radical changes needed in our rural landscapes

  • Study in a supportive environment in well-equipped studios in the vibrant city of Leeds. You’ll be taught by staff from diverse backgrounds with experience from landscape practice and research

  • Develop your environmental ethics and values through sharing ideas, teamworking and collaborating on live projects that mimic professional practice

  • Expand your knowledge by studying the theories that shape the practice of landscape architecture

  • Build the essential tools for employment in the expanding landscape architecture sector

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    Our heritage We are proud to have been teaching landscape architecture for almost 60 years at Leeds Beckett University.

    Showcase your work We'll give you the opportunity to show off your projects to the public and impress industry by exhibiting your work at the end of your final year.

    You can see examples of our students' work and follow Landscape Architecture and Urban Design on Instagram @landscapeleedsbeckett and LinkedIn.

    Find out more about landscape architecture Find out more about what it means to be a landscape architect on the Choose Landscape website and learn more about architecture at Leeds Beckett University on the architecture subject page.

    Specialist facilities You'll have access to our multimedia studios equipped with drawing boards, computers and model-making facilities, Library, and IT suites. Our unique Landscape Resource Centre provides opportunities to learn in a garden setting and gain hands-on practical experience.

    Multi-disciplinary teaching Interdisciplinary working is a key skill for professional life. During your first year, you’ll be taught alongside architecture and interior architecture students giving you the opportunity to meet and share ideas with peers from other disciplines. By the end of year one, you’ll have the option to move onto either our architecture or interior architecture course should you wish.

    Guest lectures We often run a number of guest lectures and workshops throughout the year, both on campus and in conjunction with external organisations. The INSIDE/OUT lecture series brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site.

    Professional recognition Our course is accredited by the Landscape Institute. LI accreditation requires education providers to meet important criteria which ensure high standards are maintained, meaning you can be sure your course meets the standards needed for you to enter the landscape profession.

  • Landscape Institute

  • Choose Landscape

    Why study the BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design course at Leeds Beckett University?

  • 93% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design*

  • Close links to landscape and architecture practices

  • Opportunity to showcase your designs and network with potential employers through the End of Year Show

  • Join an academic community that has been teaching landscape architecture for more than 50 years

  • Tutors with extensive professional experience networks

    National Student Survey 2024*

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Leeds

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2451 Architects
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction

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    Leeds Beckett University

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