BA Landscape Architecture

The BA Landscape Architecture from Birmingham City University is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge required to design and deliver projects after graduation. This 3-year undergraduate programme prioritises hands-on learning, allowing students to explore ideas and themes through a variety of design briefs, drawing on a range of skills from relevant subject areas.  

Throughout the BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University, students will have the opportunity to respond to real-world problems and challenges such as improving air quality, food security and water management, and reducing energy waste. They will engage with various design and research processes and consider the potential of working with nature and the built environment at multiple scales, from detailing intimate courtyards to regional spatial and ecological strategies.

Birmingham City University is home to over 31,000 students from more than 100 countries, offering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The university emphasises hands-on learning through a wide range of modern, career-focused courses, with opportunities for international study. It is also committed to supporting local development by promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill-building. Significant investment has been made in campus facilities, including the £70 million STEAMhouse, a cutting-edge centre for students in computing and technology. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants are expected to have qualifications equivalent to 80-112 UCAS tariff points at A-levels within the grade range of BCC. Other qualifications, such as the BTEC Extended Diploma in two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications and T Level with merits overall (all subjects considered), are also accepted. 

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you need to get a score of 6.0 overall in the IELTS test. You must score at least 5.5 in each part of the test. The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests like PTE or TOEFL.

For international students enrolling in  Birmingham City University’s BA Landscape Architecture, the annual tuition fee is £16,800.

Birmingham City University helps students from the UK and other countries with money for their first-degree studies. If you start in September 2025 and are an international student, you might be able to get a scholarship of up to £2,000. This money will lower the amount you need to pay for your first year of study. Usually, this scholarship is given to students who have done well in their previous studies.

Graduates of the BA Landscape Architecture from Birmingham City University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Landscape Architecture 
• Urban Designer 
• Environmental Consultant 
• Landscape Planner
• Garden Designer 
• Design Project Manager

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.