Landscape Architecture MLA
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Landscape Architecture MLA at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Landscape Design.
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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 |
All Landscape Design courses of The University of Sheffield
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 |
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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 is sometimes referred to as an undergraduate or integrated masters. It’s a single degree where you will end up with one MLA qualification. It'll take you from year one to year five of your landscape architecture education: three years study equivalent to our BA/BSc undergraduate degrees, followed by a year in industry in a professional landscape practice before returning for a final year of study.
You’ll receive broad foundational training in landscape theories and concepts and choose whether to specialise in ecology or planning. You'll work in a Landscape practice in year four, allowing you to experience life as a professional and start thinking about the type of practice you aspire to work in.
Your final year helps to consolidate your skills and knowledge and culminates with a design project, rather than a written dissertation.
As a MLA Landscape Architecture student, you'll remain registered with the University for all five years of the course, which means you’ll be eligible to apply for undergraduate funding, as well as enjoying any discounts and benefits associated with being a student, during these years.
If you wish, you'll still have the option to graduate from the MLA with a BA/BSc at the end of the third year.
Accreditation allows graduates to 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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Landscape Architecture MLA at The University of Sheffield
| 50% | Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Pro |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Landscape Design
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Costs
Tuition Fees Landscape Architecture MLA
| 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, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
K310
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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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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architecture”: 1665 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Landscape Architecture MLA The University of Sheffield
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22500 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Pro (50%), Engineering professionals (10%), Finance Professionals (5%), Elementary occupations (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 88. This means that 88% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Landscape Architecture MLA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Sheffield.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 155 which makes it one of the 12% most difficult courses to enter among all Architecture students in the UK.