Landscape Architecture Leeds Beckett University

Overview

As part of this Landscape Architecture programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Understand the natural and cultural environment to produce landscapes at a range of scales, responsive to aesthetic, ecological, social and technical requirements 

• Develop the skills to provide original and practical responses to biodiversity loss and climate change

• Gain a critical understanding of the nature, scope and role of landscape architecture in a changing world. This will include the landscape architect’s role in the profession, together with an appreciation of environmental and ethical aspects

• Critically evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to landscape architecture. You’ll learn to integrate these into design proposals sensitively and appreciate the implications affecting landscape over time

• Build a critical understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research and practice

• Produce an original portfolio work relating to landscape architecture

• Discover opportunities to respond to environmental challenges facing today's landscape architects through live projects, collaboration and competitions

Career 

This course will shape you to become a perceptive, creative, confident and effective landscape architect. You’ll display initiative, enterprise and independence of mind. Studying this course will equip you with a system of values that recognises human needs and cultural diversity alongside environmental awareness. 

University's long-standing links with industry keep us up to date with the latest job vacancies. Graduates have forged careers in private design consultancies, local government agencies and environmental organisations in the UK and overseas. 

• Landscape architect

• Landscape planner

• Urban designer

Accreditation

Accredited by Landscape Institute