Landscape Institute
85 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 4TQ
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Landscape Institute
Landscape Institute: people, place and nature
The Landscape Institute is the UK’s chartered body for landscape professionals. Our members work across the built and natural environment, shaping places that support people and nature. Combining creativity with environmental responsibility, this is a leading green career choice.
The Landscape Institute (LI) represents a diverse workforce. Our members include landscape architects, landscape planners, urban designers, landscape managers, environmental impact assessors (EIA), landscape visual impact assessors (LVIA), and technical specialists such as CAD and BIM technicians. Working with other built and natural environment professionals, they shape, transform, and manage urban streets and cities, parks, towns and housing areas, and rural landscapes. Their work improves wellbeing, boosts biodiversity, and tackles climate change.
A career in landscape plays a critical role in addressing climate change, nature recovery and improving lives. Our sector is growing, and shapes resilient environments that support communities, biodiversity, and the economy, offering meaningful careers with lasting public benefit.
CEO, Landscape Institute
Your route into a career in landscape
There are many routes in, including apprenticeships, degrees, and opportunities for career changers. Our professionals work in public and private sector organisations, from small practices to global firms, throughout the UK and internationally.
If you’re interested in design, the environment, or both, a career in the landscape profession could be for you. A value-driven and exciting career that combines creativity, analysis and problem-solving. You might enjoy using digital tools like CAD and BIM, working with data, or understanding how places affect people and nature. If you want to help create a more sustainable future, landscape is a career where different skills and interests really matter. The most direct route towards becoming a chartered landscape architect would be to complete an LI Accredited Landscape Architecture Degree. Alternatively, you could join us later, having completed a degree in Art, Architecture, Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, related subjects, or even having had a career in related fields such as construction, ecology, engineering or design. These routes are usually accessed by undertaking an LI Accredited Master’s Conversion Programme. We also have apprenticeship routes available to become a Landscape Technician. Across the sector, employers look for people who are creative, analytical, or both, as well as collaborative, self-motivated, with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in how places work for people and the environment. Whether you enjoy design, planning, sustainability or hands-on problem solving, there is a pathway into the landscape profession that can suit your interests and strengths.
Testimonials
I still can’t think of a more rewarding career
After more than twenty years in this industry, I still can’t think of a more rewarding career. I have the opportunity to design routes, spaces, and places that enrich people’s daily lives through beauty, function, and well-being. It’s a privilege, and one I take great pride in.
Ongoing learning and collaboration
Being a TMLI allows me to demonstrate my professional competence, commitment to best practice, and dedication to delivering high-quality, sustainable landscape solutions through ongoing learning and collaboration.
A rewarding and diverse career
Being a Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI) is a rewarding and diverse career. Shaping where people live, work and play, and engaging with other disciplines makes each day different. From plan making to engagement with stakeholders and clients, to mentoring others.
If you’re into design, people or the environment, landscape architecture could be your calling. It’s a creative, green career that blends imagination, problem-solving and technical skills to shape better, more sustainable places. A wide range of skills and interests are valued. The LI Education Team can guide you through your options and routes into the profession or you could explore courses through our numerous accredited university partners. Visit the LI website above.
Education Team
University partners
Birmingham City University
Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD
University of East London
Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, Newham, E16 2RD
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL
University of Gloucestershire
The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS
Kingston University
River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1LQ
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus, Leeds, LS1 3HE
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BH
Newcastle University
King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
University of Sheffield
Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN
UCL (University College London)
Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Culture
The Landscape Institute champions a culture that is inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better landscapes, stronger communities and more meaningful placemaking. Equity, diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do, shaping how the profession evolves and who it represents. We support a sector that values creativity and science equally, encourages co-creation with communities, and inspires professionals to make a positive, lasting impact on people, place and nature.
Values
Our values guide how we support the landscape profession and the future it shapes. We are innovative, championing new ideas that respond to climate change, biodiversity loss and the needs of society. We are inclusive, working to ensure the profession reflects the communities it serves. We are respected for our expertise and leadership across the built and natural environment, and trusted to uphold high standards that create healthier, more sustainable places that support both people and nature for generations to come.