PGDip Landscape Architecture at University of East London

This is a design-based career conversion/ development course, for anyone with a passion for landscape architecture, but a first degree in any other subject. It is fully accredited by the Landscape Institute. Our 'conversion' postgraduate diploma does lead to employment in landscape offices, but you will need to return to study and take a Masters in Professional Landscape Architecture to gain full UK Associate status, giving entry to the Landscape Institute Pathway to Chartership.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Architecture & Visual Arts  |  Duration: 8 months (two terms) full-time; 20 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Landscape Architecture PGDip is an advanced postgraduate programme that will give you a strong foundation. It is made up of four core modules that cover both the theoretical and practical sides of the discipline. Modules include Landscape Architecture: Foundations of Theory &, Contexts, Landscape Architecture: Foundations of Theory Practice & Professional Life (Mental Wealth), Landscape Architecture: Basic Tools & Principles of Design, Landscape Architecture: Essential Tools & Principles of Design.

Career pathways

With increased focus on environmental issues, and on building healthy communities, landscape architects are more in demand professionally, nationally and internationally. There is a high industry employment rate.

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