Landscape Architecture - BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Landscape architecture is the planning, design and management of spaces for nature and people. This course aims to train landscape architects who understand planning and how design proposals affect the environment. If you enjoy geography, politics, economics or history you will appreciate the scope and challenge of this course.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 ...Read more

Landscape architecture is the planning, design and management of spaces for nature and people. This course aims to train landscape architects who understand planning and how design proposals affect the environment. If you enjoy geography, politics, economics or history you will appreciate the scope and challenge of this course.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 - in the UK’s largest Department of Landscape Architecture - 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.

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Emily
14 Feb 25

I really enjoy my course. The staff are very knowledgeable and passionate. I love studying in the Arts Tower with it's amazing views for inspiration. I love the feel of this uni..Read more

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Nicole
06 Dec 24

Amazing..Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15P0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£26,820 per year

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Emily
14 Feb 25
Landscape Architecture - BA (Hons)
I really enjoy my course. The staff are very knowledgeable and passionate. I love studying in the Arts Tower with it's amazing views for inspiration. I love the feel of this uni...
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Nicole
06 Dec 24
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