Birmingham City University

BA Landscape Architecture - China and UK Delivery

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The BA Landscape Architecture – China and UK Delivery at Birmingham City University is designed for students who want to use landscape design as a means to create a sustainable environment. This 3-year programme challenges students to address environmental issues arising from the design of rural and urban landscapes.

Thanks to a new collaboration between Birmingham City University and a leading Chinese university, students can now earn a prestigious British degree while completing all or part of their studies in China.

The BA Landscape Architecture – China and UK Delivery from Birmingham City University enables students to explore and understand the relationship between landscapes and environmental challenges, equipping them to develop solutions through design, digital tools, and research. Students will have the chance to be part of collaborative architecture and design initiatives that give them the opportunity to work on a variety of live projects.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, please explain your reasons for wanting to study BA Landscape Architecture – China and UK Delivery at Birmingham City University. Also, include any important details about your previous education. You will also need to provide a reference letter from a teacher or an employer. If you have any relevant work experience, you can also include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

  • Current Year 1 students who wish to spend either one semester or a full academic year abroad may be eligible to complete all or part of Year 2 in Wuhan, China. To qualify, students must have passed all required Year 1 modules and obtained the necessary credits.
  • Applicants from China must pass the required provincial art test.
  • If you are a non-Chinese, non-Birmingham City University student, you must apply to BIFCA, provide evidence of equivalent qualifications, and hold a minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (or equivalent).

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.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Landscape Architecture from Birmingham City University-China and UK Delivery can pursue various career roles, including:

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

Cost of study

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

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to apply directly to the university. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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