BA Landscape Architecture at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Landscape architecture is the design, planning and management of spaces for both nature and people. This course aims to train landscape architects who understand planning and how design proposals affect the environment. If you enjoy biology, geography, art, politics, economics or history you will appreciate the scope and challenge of this course which has two optional specialisms in planning or ecology.

Faculty: School of Architecture and Landscape | Department: School of Architecture and Landscape | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year core modules include Reading the Contemporary Landscape, introducing design, management and planning practice, and Space Making. Students choose an optional planning or ecology specialism.

Career pathways

Landscape architecture graduates are in high demand, with employment in private practice and related sectors. Graduates wishing to pursue Chartership complete an independent year in practice, followed by a masters in Professional Landscape Architecture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS K3K4): A Levels: ABB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification BBB + B in the EPQ International Baccalaureate 33; 32, with B in the extended essay BTEC Extended Diploma DDD BTEC Diploma DD + B at A Level Scottish Highers AAABB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AB Access to HE Diploma Award of the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit Other requirements: Evidence of artistic ability in the form of a portfolio is also required International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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