Studying landscape architecture

Landscape architecture courses are available at universities and colleges across the UK. A wide variety of courses is on offer, including landscape design, environmental conservation, landscape management and restoration and combinations with planning and ecology.

Most universities require a minimum of two to three A-levels or equivalent to begin an undergraduate entry course. A range of backgrounds is accepted but subjects such as geography, art, environmental science and biology are particularly helpful.  Above all universities are looking for enthusiasm and commitment to landscape architecture, and a practical and creative outlook. Any relevant experience will usually be taken into account, particularly if you are a mature student. You can join the Landscape Institute as a subscriber member now then as a student member when you get to university.

Landscape courses are very practical and varied.  You’ll need to be happy exploring and researching topics, getting out and about, coming up with your own ideas and finding practical and creative solutions to real life problems.

Already a graduate?

If you already have a degree and wish to re-qualify as a landscape architect, graduate entry courses usually last two years if you are planning to go into landscape design, or one year to specialise in management or science. The colleges and universities on our course list will be able to provide you with more advice, including opportunities for flexible learning.

If you already have relevant qualifications and experience, you may be able to join the Institute as an Associate Member.

Students have their own group SLIC - the Student Landscape Institute Council - which organises events and activities.