University of Greenwich
Landscape Architecture BA (Hons)
University of Greenwich

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 65 graduates of Landscape Architecture BA (Hons) and other courses in at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
69 /100
65 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 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 £25000 £29000 £35500
25-75 percentile range £23500 - £27000 £23500 - £35000 £24500 - £46000


Salary of all UK Graduates of landscape design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £23703 £26188
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £24500 £17719 - £26945 £19543 - £31565

Course Description

Our accredited landscape architecture degree provides the professional skills to design future parks and cities. Refine our daily lives by creating sustainable public spaces.

Our landscape architecture degree is the only course of its kind in London and is accredited by the Landscape Institute. Teaching takes place in our state-of-the-art Stockwell Street Building, which has extensive design studios, a living wall and green roofs for teaching and research purposes.

You'll study a range of approaches to landscape design, from public spaces and waterfronts to town planning, urban development and regional strategies. As well as design studio work, you'll learn about the history and theory of landscapes, ecology, conservation, and digital communication. Your course portfolio will support employment opportunities in world-class landscape architecture practices around the world.

What you should know about this course

  • High-quality teaching in small class sizes, with lectures from landscape architecture practices across London, such as Arup, The Decorators and FFLO

  • High international ranking, from award-winning student projects in Landscape Institute Awards, International Biennial of Landscape Architecture

  • Students explore a diverse range of approaches to the design of landscapes, such as: future cities, urban parks, public spaces, waterfronts, green roofs and living walls

  • Unique relationship with industry employers, such as The Royal Parks and Landscape Institute, creating work experience opportunities for students and graduates

  • Student visits to projects and practices in London and abroad, from the Tate Modern and the Natural History Museum to Barcelona and New York City.

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).

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Landscape Architecture, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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 BA (Hons) at University of Greenwich

30%
25% Managers, directors and senior officials
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Media Professionals
5% Design occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

On this course, students are assessed by take-home exams, coursework and practice assessments on campus where required. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assessments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, International Baccalaureate (IB), Access to HE courses, or equivalent level 3 qualifications. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Art & Design at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Landscape Architecture, BA (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 BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £14500 year 1
International £14500 year 1

Additional fee information

These fees were set for the 2021/22 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2022/23 academic year. Please follow this link for more information https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance

Average student cost of living in London

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, 2024

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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #25 
    • #33 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #41 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 26 university rankings of University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

Student composition of University of Greenwich

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
15430
postgraduates:
3925
Total:
19355
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