The University of Sheffield
Landscape Architecture BSc (Hons)
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Landscape Architecture BSc (Hons) and other courses in Landscape Design at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Landscape Design.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Landscape Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Landscape Design at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22500 £26500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £25000 £24500 - £29500 £26000 - £34000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Landscape Design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £24723 £26581
25-75 percentile range £21500 - £26000 £18929 - £28232 £21040 - £31073

Course Description

Landscape Architecture embraces all aspects of the science, planning, design, creation and management of landscape, in both urban and rural environments. It covers all scales, from the smallest garden to the greatest wilderness.

This course educates landscape architects to have an in-depth understanding of ecology and habitat creation. If you are interested in biology and the natural world, you will enjoy the focus of this course.

You’ll learn about ecological processes and the impact that design proposals have on habitat. In a world facing a climate crisis, this course will give you specialist training to protect and restore existing habitats and create new places in which nature thrives.

Graduates of this course wishing to pursue Chartership must complete an independent year in practice, followed by a Masters in Professional Landscape Architecture.

Accreditation allows graduates to pursue their professional qualification in landscape architecture and become a licentiate Member of the Landscape Institute, ready to start their Pathway to Chartership and become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Landscape Architecture BSc (Hons) at The University of Sheffield

50% Teaching Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Landscape Design

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Landscape Architecture, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Landscape Architecture BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £25540 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

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About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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undergraduates:
19190
postgraduates:
9285
Total:
28475
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