Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Bachelor

Want a career in landscape architecture? Create designs for a variety of exciting landscape projects, and further your understanding of CAD modelling, environmental planning and contemporary urbanism.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$7,600 per year

International Fees

$25,220 per year

About this course

Do you want a role in the re-imagining of our urban environment and re-thinking of our cities? Landscape architects are employed for their vision and skill in transforming the spaces of everyday life, and in solving the real and serious environmental issues facing today's society. Landscape architecture brings together science, technology, art and design, in order to engage in a broad range of environmental design projects. These can involve urban design, transportation infrastructure, waterfronts and resorts, coastal, estuarine and in-land ecologies, and creating engaging and vibrant community and public spaces.

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is an internationally accredited professional programme that will prepare you for a creative practice in urban and environmental design anywhere in the world.

Highlights

A focus on design studio and one-on-one practice-based learning that supports your individual skills and growth as a designer.
Real-world learning that involves regular engagement and both collaborative and competitive work with practicing professionals, including award-winning landscape architects, urban designers, architects and other related professionals.
Be part of international study tours and a vibrant exchange programme - important keys to understanding international practice.
Access to internships and merit-based awards.
A fully accredited degree programme, registered by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) on behalf of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA).
After successful completion of this programme you can go onto further study in the Master of Landscape Architecture.

Entry requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

4. If English is not your first language, you'll need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Landscape architect - Environmental design consultant - Urban designer - Heritage landscape consultant - Regional planner - Environment commissioner

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