BA (Hons) Urban Landscape Architecture at Ravensbourne University London

Programme overview

Urban landscape architecture shapes the spaces between buildings - the streets, parks, civic spaces and green networks that connect people to the places they live. On this course, you’ll develop a strong visual identity and practical design skills while exploring how landscapes can respond to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and urban growth.

Faculty: Architecture and Built Environment | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year) | Study mode: full-time; optional integrated foundation year route available (UCAS K311) | Intake: Sep 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key study topics: New approaches to place-making and bioregional design; Urban design projects and developments from around the world; Architectural, landscape and social history, theory and context; Digital craft, fabrication and design methodologies; Business, enterprise and regulatory frameworks; Problem solving and critical thinking through iteration, testing and experimentation; Climate knowledge and fundamentals for human-centred spaces. Modules: Year 1: Rave Beginnings, Design Studio I: Thinking and Making Structures, Professional Practice: Role, Identity and Responsibility, Research Studio I: Place, Memory and Making, Design Studio II: Site and Environment. Year 2: Research Studio II: Mapping the City, Design Studio III: Urban Voids, Critical Reconstruction, Design Studio IV: Ground Level, Professional Practice: Live Practice. Year 3: Integrated Collaborative Practice, Research Studio III: Research by Practice, Final Major Project I: Project Proposition, Professional Practice: Situating your Practice, Final Major Project II: Project Delivery.

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Entry requirements

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below; Three A Levels at grade BCC or above; BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM; UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma; T Level (pass or above); Access to Higher Education Diploma; International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above; Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 104 UCAS Tariff points. Selection criteria: Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of a portfolio (or showreel). We are looking for creative, motivated individuals eager to pursue careers in architecture, urban design, interior architecture, and the interaction of space and built form. Our courses are designed to complement one another, giving you the flexibility to explore and find the path that fits you best. This is just the beginning. We want to ensure these courses align with your aspirations and help you shape your unique professional identity. Tell us why you’re excited to be part of our vibrant, creative community. UCAS course code: K310.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/78204356-7869-4180-9573-8605c146ce59/urban-landscape-architecture?studyYear=2027

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