BA Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year

The Birmingham City University BA Landscape Architecture with a Foundation is a four-year degree course that begins with a preparatory foundation year, designed to prepare students for successful undergraduate study. 

The programme specifically focuses on the design of external spaces, thoughtfully blending artistic principles with practical utility and natural systems. In this course, students will learn how to approach real-world challenges, such as improving air quality and creating sustainable urban environments.

The course also places strong emphasis on hands-on learning within a design studio setting, replicating professional creative practice. Students will work on active local sites and respond to project briefs, enhancing their design creativity and professional abilities. 

The curriculum covers all aspects of landscape architecture, with support from a leading design team. Students’ progress will be assessed through project designs, discussions with tutors and peers, study trips, workshops, and skills training in essential software and visualisation techniques.

Birmingham City University is a leading institution, known to offer valuable educational experience to over 31,000 students from numerous countries. The university is dedicated to practical learning, ensuring students gain real-world skills and providing many opportunities for international engagement.

The university makes many courses available for its students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and some of these programmes cover areas such as Engineering, Business, Law, Health, Education, Arts, Design, and Media. Students benefit from modern facilities, including specialised laboratories and learning spaces, which all contribute to a supportive environment and improve future career prospects.

Applicants need to submit a personal statement discussing reasons for applying for the course and provide other relevant information regarding their studies. They also need to submit a relevant academic and/or employer reference. Applicants can also submit their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants typically need 80 UCAS Tariff points. Accepted qualifications include A-Levels, BTEC, T Levels, Access to HE Diplomas or International Baccalaureate. 
• A-level equivalent international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency: 

• For applicants whose primary language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. 
• PTE, TOEFL and other equivalent English language test scores are accepted.

For international students, the full-time fee for the BA Landscape Architecture with a Foundation at Birmingham City University is £17,690.

The Scholarships provided by Birmingham City University assist both UK and International undergraduate students with their studies. These scholarships include the High Achievers' Scholarship, offering £1,000 to those achieving 144 UCAS points, and the Accelerate Scholarship, also worth £1,000, for students from lower-income households. 

Additional opportunities are available, such as Sports Scholarships for high-performing athletes, Music Scholarships and Bursaries from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and the Millennium Point Scholarship for talented STEM students.

Graduates of the BA Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year programme are well-prepared for roles as Landscape Architects and in related fields, and some roles they transition into include:

• Landscape Architect
• Urban Designer
• Environmental Planner
• Garden Designer
• Landscape Manager
• Site Designer

You can apply using the university’s online application form. Our trained counsellors can help you through this process.