Landscape Architecture with Foundation Year MLA
The University of Sheffield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Landscape Architecture with Foundation Year MLA 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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £26000 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £24000 - £28500 | £26000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Landscape Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24000 | £23703 | £26188 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £26000 | £17719 - £26945 | £19543 - £31565 |
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Course Description
If you don't have the background for our landscape architecture degrees this degree with a foundation year is for you. The foundation year will build your skills and knowledge in related areas to ensure you're ready to move on to your degree.
You'll study modules in geography, maths, literacy and communication and social sciences.
Each of these will introduce you to the key concepts and skills in the subject, from the evolution of the physical landscape to the relationship between individuals and society.
After successfully completing your foundation year you'll be able to progress to the first year of the five-year MLA Landscape Architecture.
Your Landscape Architecture degree
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 integrated masters course will take you from year one to year five of your Landscape Architecture education and includes one year working in a professional landscape practice.
You’ll receive broad foundational training in landscape theories and concepts and choose whether to specialise in ecology or planning. You will work in a Landscape practice - as a paid employee - 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.
MLA Landscape Architecture students 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 enjoy any discounts and benefits associated with being a student, during these years.
Accreditation
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).
Learning
The studio is the heart of learning and is where you’ll participate in workshops, small group seminars, tutorials and project reviews. Studio learning is supported by lectures, site visits and field trips.
Assessment
You will be assessed through group and individual coursework, which may include design portfolios, written reports or presentations.
Feedback will be given throughout the semester via tutorials, interim and peer reviews.
Graduate Careers
Our graduates are in demand. Industry figures come to our end-of-year exhibition and advertise vacancies with us. Our graduates work all over the world and find employment in private practice, community development agencies, local authorities and national governments. Alumni include a former President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects and multiple RHS medal winners.
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 with Foundation Year MLA at The University of Sheffield
| 50% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Landscape Design
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Costs
Tuition Fees Landscape Architecture with Foundation Year 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:
January 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:
- Foundation
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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”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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