Landscape Architecture

Do you have the passion and vision to manage open spaces and green infrastructure sustainably? Do you want to pursue a career in Landscape Architecture, without the commitment of a full degree?

During this two-year full-time programme, you’ll gain the insights and experience to help ensure land, property and estates are managed and cared for as an integral part of our shared, sustainable future.

Study is based in our University Centre and £9 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology. You will learn first-hand from a team of deeply committed experts in their fields; an inspirational and award-winning team who will help you to flourish and support you to confidently pursue your purpose in a career intimately connected to the landscape.

Our curriculum is innovative and inspiring, built around the core principles of sustainability, function and conservation. Together with our emphasis on practical skills and all-round business awareness, you’ll be well-prepared for the challenges you’ll face in a career in the landscape management sector.

Course Features

• Design and planning

• Environmental science

• Green infrastructure

• Historical conservation

• Work placements, site visits and study tours

• Opportunities to enter national competitions

• Use of commercial production unit and design studios

• Use of hydroponic glasshouse and new vertical farming centre

Career Options

• Landscape architect

• Parks and landscape manager

• Greenspace manager

• Historic landscape consultant

• Landscape contract manager

• Progression onto final year of BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture

Level 4

• Plant Use and Association
• Principles of Environmental Science
• People, Place and Landscape Context
• Digital Communication Skills
• Site Assessment
• Conservation of British Habitats

Level 5

• Landscape Materials
• Green Infrastructure Management
• Historical Conservation Management
• Landscape Sustainability and Environmental Change
• Research Methods
• Work Based Learning for the Landbased Industries

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and timed assessments in both independent and collaborative formats. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews and portfolios of evidence. Timed assessments will vary depending upon the nature of the module but will be problem-solving tasks dealing with real-life industry issues which support the development of industry and life skills.