Landscape Architecture & Design BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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6 Years

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**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 ...Read more


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


Our heritage

We are proud to have been teaching landscape architecture for more than 55 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 Twitter @LandscapeLBU and Instagram @landscapeleedsbeckett


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Specialist facilities

You'll have access to our multimedia studios equipped with drawing boards, computers and model-making facilities, our 24/7 Library, and IT suites. The Sustainable Technology & Landscape Resource Centre provides opportunities for hands-on practical experience.


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.


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.- Landscapeinstitute.org - Chooselandscape.org


Why study Landscape Architecture and Design 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 networksNational Student Survey 2024*

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
41/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Landscape Design
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Landscape Design graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Landscape Design graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
M
Miles
29 Nov 24

The best aspects of my university experience is the people I've met at university and in Leeds as well as my course and helpful lecturers. It could be improved with additional..Read more

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Viola
16 Jan 24

The Beckett campus is spread over a small area which is really nice, there are plenty of places to get food either on the go or sit down and chill with friends. The library..Read more

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120 Grades / Points required

A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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