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Landscape Architecture - BA (Hons)

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Studying Landscape Architecture at BCU will equip you with the knowledge required to design and deliver projects when you graduate. We prioritise hands-on learning, allowing you to explore ideas and themes through a variety of design briefs. Landscape Architecture incorporates a range of skills from adjacent disciplines - from ecology, horticulture, policy and governance, to history and urban design. If you have interests in the arts or sciences, there is a place for you here.

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BA (Hons)

Start date

September 2027

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Architecture

Location

City Centre

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Available with Professional Placement year

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Overview

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Why study Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University?

Do you want to design the spaces around you? Landscape architecture involves crafting outdoor environments that blend art, functionality, and natural systems. You could create parks, playgrounds, green spaces, town squares, or even entire cities! A Landscape Architect's role is to create suitable and inclusive spaces for all users. So, if you have ideas for improving the world around you, Landscape Architecture offers an opportunity to explore them.

As a Landscape Architect, you will respond to real-world problems and challenges, such as improving air quality, food security and water management, offsetting carbon footprints, and reducing energy waste. The outdoor environment also has significant links to well-being and mental health, and you could be at the heart of designing sustainable urban living that will benefit society for years to come.

During your time with us, you will engage with various design and research processes and consider the potential of working with nature and the built environment at multiple scales - from detailing intimate courtyards to regional spatial and ecological strategies.

What's covered in this course?

Covering all aspects of Landscape Architecture, our course is fully recognised and accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) and supported by a team of leaders in the field.

We embrace a creative studio culture, which mirrors professional working practices and is supported by work placements to prepare you for your future career. We encourage and support our students in competing for industry awards.

During your study, you will be part of collaborative architecture and design initiatives, giving you the opportunity to work on a diverse variety of live projects. Recent examples include urban revival in Brindleyplace, exploring the 15-minute campus concept, and the award-winning grass-roots community engagement in Bangladesh.

We host a programme of lectures and workshops from a large variety of renowned international professionals, from Martha Schwartz to Andrew Grant and Bruno Marques.

The Landscape Architecture course is based in our Parkside Building, overlooking Eastside Park on our multi-million-pound City Centre Campus; providing access to digital studios, 3D design workshops, traditional print, ceramics, metal and woodworking spaces.

Professional Placement year

This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.

If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.

Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.

Accredited By

This course is accredited by:

The course is an excellent combination of freedom and practicality, encouraging bold, creative visions and ideas whilst asking how to implement them in real-life environments. The experience, knowledge and support shared by the lecturers provide a great foundation for students to learn and develop the skills needed to gain employment and produce meaningful well designed spaces for the future.

Peter Latham

Why Choose Us?

The course is fully recognised and accredited by the Landscape Institute, allowing you to work towards full UK chartered membership.

You’ll gain real industry experience, working on a wide range of briefs, from broad strategic scale, down to detailed design for construction.

Our connections with the region’s best landscape architecture practices give you unrivalled work experience while studying and helps you secure employment after graduation.

91% of leavers from the School were in employment or further study, according to a recent survey.

Birmingham City University is highly respected for its Architecture provision, having delivered the subject since 1909.

Apply for the Millennium Point Scholarship and you could get your course fees paid for three years of study!

Where our students go

Our students have gone on to work with companies such as:

Gillespies

Bradley Murphy Design

Atkins-Realis

And in jobs such as:

Graduate Landscape Architect

Landscape Assistant

Graduate Landscape and Urban Designer

Landscape Assistant - Planning and Policy

Graphic Designer / Visualiser

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Course in Depth

Year one

Year two

Professional placement year

Final year

Laying the foundation for deeper understanding, this year covers a broad spread of study areas, moving seamlessly, connecting abstract design theory and consideration of global scale contexts, to micro-scale understanding of materials and technology.

Through this process, you will gain an understanding of the scope, scale and connectivity of landscape architecture, its transformative abilities and power to help ensure a global human future.

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits)

Modules include:

Inspiration 20 credits

Looking at the sources of inspiration within the international subject of Landscape Architecture, the module provides a broad introduction for you to begin to engage with the dynamics of a structured design process. Focus on each of the core principles will allow you to develop overall structural understanding of the subject, as well as the fundamental academic and design skill sets that will be required through the course and your future career, be that in Landscape Architecture, or a related field.

Skills 20 credits

Developing a core transferable graphical skill set for Landscape Architecture and aligned, wider designed-environment industries. The module introduces industry standard methods and building on these to promote exploration of innovation and self-derived techniques in representing architectural space and site characteristics. Approaches introduced, will consider the benefits of physical and digital production methods, two dimensional and three dimensional representation, and frameworks for self-guided, work allocation, and time management in production.

Influence 20 credits

Exploring the contextual framework within which the contemporary Landscape Architect practices: students will research and explore the scale, scope, and timeline of human impact on the Earth’s landscape and the impact of environmental factors on human development and systems.

Components 20 credits

Setting out a fundamental understanding of the broad design palette available to the Landscape Architect, including the key considerations for specifying and sourcing materials, systems and ecologies. Focus will be on curating the design fabric, aiming to emphasise character and function: through explorations in visual composition, colour, texture and form; to uncover deeper understandings on the emotive effects, cultural-historical references of association and the fundamental practical requirements and benefits of various design applications.

Formation 40 credits

Moving up through scale, from the human perspective of 1:1, up to the common Landscape Architecture scales of 1:1000/1:1250, you will look at composition of increasingly large landscape components. As the scale range widens you observe the increasing considerations coming into play: physical and psychological interactions between the human and physical environment; a study of mass and void, of textural, sound, smell and colour qualities.

You'll develop professional approaches to design and construction in your second year.

You will develop connections between key design theories and real-world practice, through debate of current topics, placement study, collaborative projects (Co.LAB), and the exploration of two different multifaceted design processes.

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Construction and Planting Design 20 credits

Building on an understanding of materiality and planting design, particularly from the previous year one modules, Inspiration, Components and Formation, this module develops your understanding of fully constructible, detail design and material specification, integrated with planting design, layout and specification. The outputs will be research led and focus on deepening and refining your understanding of how structure, technologies and living systems are integrated within real-world applications.

Context 20 credits

This module has a focus on developing a refined and deeper understanding of key socio-cultural/historical and artistic influences on contemporary Landscape Architecture theory and practice. You will look at major themes and their key proponents through specialised study areas and group debate. You will be encouraged to develop critical thinking in the review of a variety of theoretical positions, cultural beliefs and physical processes and historical context. The aim is to explore and debate on the common preconceptions and design practices of contemporary practice whilst developing an understanding of multiple approaches to research.

Work placement (Praxis) 20 credits

The purpose of this module is to enable you to develop professional attributes and subject skills through experience in the work place or a live case study, and to critically reflect upon your learning and future options in that context. You will normally be expected to arrange your own placement, with support from academic staff and BCU Careers. Typically, the placement duration is 1 or 2 weeks. This should be achieved in one block where possible. It is also possible to fulfil this module through a case study, via physical interview of a current practise if placement becomes unattainable.

The outcomes of this module will be supported with a lecture series and tutorial input in enabling an understanding of your industry in context, business operations, and industry expectations. In order to secure your placement you will undertake a pre-placement interview to understand your personal preferences, followed by collation of CV and on-line / off-line portfolio presence to substantiate your application.

Urban Design 20 credits

The Urban Design module consists of a design project for redevelopment of a pivotal civic space network, with a focus on making dynamic, lively, places for people. You will develop proposals for a layered vision to reinvigorate and enliven a ‘sense of place’ across a broad area. This will be supported with a strategy for the area and a masterplan design/redesign of one key area, with multiple designed interventions for improving local identity and use of the place.

Designed Ecologies 20 credits

Designed Ecologies is an exploration of multi-layered systems, incorporating and integrating social and ecological components within the design of space. You will undertake a design project working from a strategic level of analysis and networking of habitats and green spaces to detail design for enhancing specific ecology and visitor experience whilst considering an overall sustainable environmental design approach.

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.

Collaborative Practice 20 credits

The module is an opportunity to learn and critically reflect on the skills of collaboration by enabling you to create an interdisciplinary project with students from complementary disciplines, or with academic staff.

Collaboration is a vital employability skill within the Creative Industries and this module allows you to develop these skills, making use of University facilities and with the support of academic staff. Within this module framework, several kinds of collaborative opportunities are available. For example, with the approval of your supervisor, you can determine a project based on your own interests; your supervisor may set you a predetermined project to enable you to work with other students in a way that is appropriate to your subject area; or there may be opportunities for you to collaborate with staff on research projects. In all cases, you must apply your subject skills to an interdisciplinary project which will be agreed in advance with your supervisor.

Live project 20 credits

This module provides an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and skills to an external, professional brief. The brief will be set by an external client/ agency, in consultation with your supervisor, and it could be a ‘real life’ problem to be solved, or a simulation. It is an opportunity for you to engage in a professional manner with an aspect of your subject area, which contributes to the development of employability skills within the supportive infrastructure of the University. Where appropriate, the project may involve interdisciplinary collaboration with students from other courses. In this way, it reflects the collaborative, flexible nature of employment within the Creative Industries.

Core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

In order to qualify for the awards with Professional Placement, a student must successfully complete all of the modules listed above as well as the following Level 5 module.

Professional Placement 120 credits

This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a credit bearing, 40- week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Undergraduate Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability skills which will, through the placement experience, allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Furthermore, by completing the Professional Placement, you will be able to develop and enhance your understanding of the professional work environment, relevant to your chosen field of study, and reflect critically on your own professional skills development within the workplace.

Through guided but self-directed investigations, you will define your own academic pathway.

Built on research and led via creative but pragmatic exploration in design, you will successfully communicate connections between theory, contextual analysis, project brief, conceptual proposals, design development and design detail, to produce a broad-scale, multi-layered design project.

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits)

Major Project: Landscape Architecture 40 credits

The purpose of the module is to enable you to undertake a sustained, in-depth and theoretically informed research project exploring an area that is of personal interest to you. It is important that we can support you appropriately, so you will be guided towards choosing a research topic which is relevant to your discipline and in which your lecturers have expertise. The outcome may take the form of a written dissertation or a practice-based portfolio.

Professionalism 20 credits

Building from the Praxis approach utilised within the College, this module completes the conceptual thread of modules which connect a Professional practice suite through from Skills and Praxis, developing and integrating industry aligned skills and approaches, preparing you for entry into competitive professional contexts after study. A fundamental aspect of the module is to increase your self-reliance and confidence in communicative approaches and contextual understanding of their application.

Major Project: Define 20 credits

You will start by defining a project site at strategic scale, which aligns to a sophisticated set of aims and identified contextual and/or theoretical issues (such as that explored in the Major Project module) and design potentials. Critical analysis will be required to consider and decide on a suitable site for study. Further to this you will be expected to explore site conditions and design ideas to create an integrated conceptual design brief and vision the specific chosen site.

The ‘concept design’ will set out the key design principles of the project proposals, use, character and experiences, with the aim of selling the design to the client, stakeholders and public audience. Final outputs will form the basis for a Masterplan design in Major Design: Deliver.

Major Project: Deliver 40 credits

Through the production of a masterplan, students will refine a set of complex physical and cultural site specific issues, to define creative and sophisticated solutions. This will demonstrate the broad range of technical and communicative skills, as well as a breadth and depth of understanding in creative design, process and context, aspects which make up the core areas of Landscape Architecture.

Finally, through research, exploration and guidance, students will produce accurate detailed, construction design and planting design proposals, which communicate a comprehensive hard and soft materials specification, using appropriate techniques in representation.

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Our landscape architecture degree is assessed on 100 per cent course work, with no practical or written exams. We feel this best mirrors the way you’d work in the real world and so better prepares you for a career in the landscape design industry.

You'll benefit from our extensive resource base, including digital studios and 3D design workshops. There will also be traditional drawing workshops with observational and technical drawing, model-making and digital visual communication skills. You'll begin to develop a strong portfolio and confidence with design principles and all aspects of communication.

The course follows a clear development path over its duration.

Year One – foundation principles of landscape architecture

Year Two – Realism, collaboration, design sectors, practice and construction

Year Three - Bespoke study integrating theory, practice and professionalism

Classroom Activities

Design studio – working on design projects with tutor and peer discussion and guidance

Study trips – see exemplary and interesting projects and sites with great opportunity

Workshops and skills training of key software and approaches to visualisation

Industry-aligned course, supported by collaborations with external partners and real projects, with potential opportunity for a work placement.

This course is accredited by the following organisation:

Landscape Institute

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.

Our course is accredited by the Landscape Institute and is also recognised by the International Federation of Landscape Architects through the National Association of IFLA Europe. By promoting the IFLA Education Guidelines, the course broadens our students’ perspectives, extending their vision from UK national and European contexts to a truly global landscape.

Entry Requirements

These entry requirements apply for entry in 2027/28.

All required qualifications/grades must have been achieved and evidenced at the earliest opportunity after accepting an offer to help confirm admission and allow for on-time enrolment. This can also include other requirements, like a fee status form and relevant documents. Applicants can track their application and outstanding information requests through their BCU mySRS account.

Essential requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio.

The offer we make you takes into account the creative potential illustrated in your portfolio, along with your individual circumstances, predicted grades, achieved qualifications and potential to succeed at university.

GCSE and other level 2 requirements

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below.

A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements

Qualification

Entry requirements

A Level / AS Level

A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent)

AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels

A maximum of four subjects will be considered

Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate)

112-72 UCAS Tariff points

Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

Typical offers vary according to individual circumstances and may be equivalent to a Merit or Pass overall grade

All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3

Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning and Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications

NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 qualifications

Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)

112-72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects

Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher

112-72 UCAS Tariff points, achieved from three Advanced Highers or two Advanced Highers plus two Highers

Welsh Baccalaureate

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma

Typical offers vary according to individual circumstances and may be equivalent to a Merit or Pass overall

Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media)

Typical offers vary according to individual circumstances

If you're applying with an International Baccalaureate Diploma or international qualifications, please see further information below.

Mature students

Applications from mature students (21+) with alternative qualifications and/or considerable work experience will be considered on their merits.

International qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Obtain a minimum of 28-24 points overall

EU / International students

Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept. In addition to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. More information on pre-sessional English courses.

Meeting our entry requirements

If you do not meet our academic or English language requirement, or have been out of education for some time, you may wish to consider joining Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC). BCUIC is part of the global Navitas Group, an internationally recognised education provider, and the partnership allows students to access the University’s facilities and services and move seamlessly through to undergraduate study at Birmingham City University.

If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us.

Fees & How to Apply

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UK students

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: BA (Hons)

Starting: Sep 2027

Duration

£10,050 in 2027/28

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International students

£19,220 in 2027/28

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Included in your course fees

Access to computer equipment

You will require use of a laptop, and most students do prefer to have their own. However, you can borrow a laptop from the university or use one of our shared computer rooms.

Printing

You will receive £5 print credit in each year of your course, available after enrolment.

Field trips

All essential field trips and associated travel costs will be included in your course fees.

Access to Microsoft Office 365

Every student at the University can download a free copy of Microsoft Office 365 to use whilst at university and for 18 months after graduation.

Key software

You will be able to download SPSS and Nvivo to your home computer to support with your studies and research.

Key subscriptions

Subscriptions to key journals and websites are available through our library.

Specialist software

You will be able to access free licences for specialist software such as AutoCad, Vectoworks and Digimap.

Specialist equipment

This course requires specialist equipment. Photography and Videography equipment can be rented via Hire & Loans.

You will be provided with PPE for site visits, including: hi-vis vests, hard hats, safety glasses & gloves.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud licence

Students studying on this course can request a free licence to install the entire suite of applications on up to two personal devices.

Not included in your course fees

Project materials (mandatory)

We aim to go paperless where possible to reduce the printing costs and environmental impact. However, we do sometimes require students to print out their work for review, presenting and display. Materials of Model making could be from recycled materials to reduce the cost.

In general,

£50-100 per year for printing and physical materials

£50 per year for model making

The cost of project materials of final year students potentially could be higher.

Media consumable items (mandatory)

This course requires the use of consumables, such as Items to carry out hand sketching – general stationery, pens, papers, tracing papers, sketchbooks etc. You should budget around £50-100 per year.

Excess printing (optional)

Once you have spent your £5 credit, additional printing on campus costs from 5p per sheet.

Personal stationery and study materials (optional)

Based on the past experience of our students, you might find it helpful to set aside about £30 for each year of your studies for your personal stationery and study materials.

Placement expenses (optional)

If you choose to undertake a placement, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst living or working away from home.

Field trips (optional)

This course includes the option of additional trips that may enhance your experience, at extra cost. For example a study tour costing £600, which in non-mandatory.

Gallery visits (optional)

It is advisable for all Creative Arts students to visit exhibitions, galleries and other creative and cultural institutions and events depending on your own individual area of interest. Travel and entry costs may be associated with this.

Competition fees (optional)

If you choose to participate in some external design competitions you may need to cover submission fees, which can vary from £50-100.

Books (optional)

All module key texts will be in the University library, but in limited numbers. You may choose to purchase a copy. We suggest budgeting approximately £30-50 per year for this.

Personal equipment (optional)

Whilst not essential, it is advised you own a computer or laptop capable of running Adobe packages.

Software (optional)

Essential software will be provided but additional software may incur license costs. For example, you may need to purchase SketchUp Pro at a cost of £50 per year.

Memberships (optional)

You may wish to join a union or professional body related to this course, such as the Landscape Institute, student membership is free.

Accommodation and living costs (optional)

The cost of accommodation and other living costs are not included within your course fees. More information on the cost of accommodation can be found in our accommodation pages.

Guidance for UK students

UK students applying for most undergraduate degree courses in the UK will need to apply through UCAS.

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is a UK organisation responsible for managing applications to university and college.

Applying through UCAS

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Pay your application fee and submit your application

Guidance for International students

There are three ways to apply:

1) Direct to the University

You will need to complete our International Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form, and submit them together with scan copies of your original academic transcripts and certificates.

2) Through a country representative

Our in-country representatives can help you make your application and apply for a visa. They can also offer advice on travel, living in the UK and studying abroad.

3) Through UCAS

If you are applying for an undergraduate degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND), you can apply through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

You can request a printed form from your school or nearest British Council office. You will be charged for applying through UCAS.

Birmingham City University’s UCAS code is B25 BCITY.

Portfolio guidance

If you receive an offer to study this course, you will be required to submit a portfolio. We ask that this is submitted within four weeks of receiving your offer.

Please see our portfolio guidance page for tips on putting your portfolio together.

Personal statement

The personal statement gives you a crucial opportunity to say why you’re applying and why the institution should accept you.

Here are the three areas you’ll need to address:

Why do you want to study this course or subject?

Here’s where you explain what makes this course exciting to you. Think about your motivations for studying the course and your future plans. If you’re planning to take a year out, don't forget to give your reasons.

How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?

This is your chance to show what you’ve learned at school or college. You should include the skills and knowledge you’ve gained from education or training and how this will help you succeed in your chosen course.

What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?

Not everything you’ve learned comes from the classroom. Life experience counts too! You might want to talk about work experience, employment, or volunteering and how they’ve helped you develop the skills needed for your chosen course or future career.

Worried about Personal Statements?

If you've got no idea where to start or just want to check you're on the right track, we’ve got expert advice and real examples from our students to help you nail your personal statement. You can even download our ultimate personal statement guide for free.

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Financial Support

We offer further information on possible undergraduate financial support. This includes the type of loans, grants and scholarships available both from the government and from Birmingham City University.

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Employability

Enhancing your employability skills

You will gain a solid understanding of the physical, economic, and social factors that influence contemporary practices in the built environment. Additionally, you will gain an insight into the professional, legal, and institutional framework surrounding Landscape Architecture.

Experiencing live local sites through client-driven briefs in landscape studios will enhance your design creativity and refine your professional practice skills. You will also be trained in the latest techniques, including rapid prototyping and 3D design. This will culminate in a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates a variety of skills in design practice and academic study to potential employers.

You will develop a range of transferable skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, and negotiation and planning abilities. You will learn to work efficiently and effectively, independently and as a team.

The course supports student employability and long-term career opportunities by enhancing student development and instilling an understanding of life-long professional progression.

Placements

During her studies on the BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture course, Daniela Teleku completed a work placement at Fira, a nationally recognised practice of landscape architects, urban designers, master planners and architects.

Daniela wanted experience working for a practice where Architects worked together with Landscape Architects and Fira stood out as a firm with a multidisciplinary approach to projects.

Daniela was given the opportunity to get involved in a range of project work all at different stages, from early design to on site. Her work included detailed design for construction, conceptual and innovative design for a new play area in a historic park, looking at materials for construction, and a site visit at University of Birmingham Hotel and Conference Centre. She also built a 3D Revit model for a mental health project.

More about our placement opportunities

A thoroughly enriching experience that has substantially expanded my knowledge of, and curiosity in landscape architecture. With projects across a diverse range of sites and scales, that encourage students to create innovative proposals to tackle the multitude of problems facing rural and urban landscapes across the globe in the 21st Century

Joshua Hallett, BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture Student

The course encouraged me to express my unique creativity whilst also teaching me a wide variety of practical skills in order to prepare for industry, which the course has strong links to. During my second year, I started part time work at an architecture practice which I was introduced to through my course tutor and since graduating have started working there full time.

Mary Deguara, BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture Graduate

Facilities & Staff

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Eccles Ng

Course Leader for BA Landscape Architecture

Eccles is Course Director for the Landscape Institute-accredited BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture course at Birmingham City University. With an interdisciplinary background spanning architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and art, he promotes a holistic, adaptable and value-driven approach to education. He is committed to creating an...

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Emma Widdop

Lecturer in Landscape and Sustainable Urbanism

With a background in art practice and training in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and horticulture, Emma’s work draws on a range of disciplines. Her practice is concerned with how people experience and use space, and how social and environmental conditions influence our relationship with the built environment.

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Dr Sandra Costa

Associate Professor

Sandra is an Associate Professor providing strategic leadership across research, education and professional practice. Her work advances understanding of landscape, wellbeing and environmental change through design research, embodied, narrative and walking based methods. She currently research on the UKRI-funded Sonic Heritage and Environmental...

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