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Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Birmingham City University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Parkside Building

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

Do you want to design the spaces that you live in? Landscape Architecture is the design of external spaces, as a combination of art, utility and natural systems. You could design parks, play areas, green spaces, a town square - or even a city! The role of a Landscape Architect is to design spaces that are suitable and inclusive for the user, so if you have ideas how to make the world around you a better place, this is something you can explore through this Landscape Architecture course.

As a Landscape Architect, you will respond to real world problems and challenges, such as improving air quality, water management, offset carbon footprint and reduce energy waste. The outdoor environment also has significant links to wellbeing and mental health – and you could be at the heart of designing sustainable urban living to benefit society for years to come.

During your time with us, you will engage with a range of design and research processes and consider the potential of working with nature and the built environment through the scales - from detailing intimate courtyards to regional spatial and ecological strategies.

About foundation courses

This four year degree course has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level 3 study designed to ensure you are successful on your chosen degree.

After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree options within Birmingham School of Architecture and Design.

What's covered in this course?

Covering all aspects of landscape architecture, our course is fully recognised and accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) and supported by a leading design team in its field.

You’ll work in a design studio culture, which mimics real-world creative practice for landscape architects and prepares you for your future career.

Experience on live local sites and project briefs in landscape studios will develop your design creativity and hone your professional practice skills. Placements and competitions will give you fantastic opportunities. There are also chances to compete for industry connected awards.

Employability

Enhancing your employability skills

You’ll have a sound knowledge of the physical, economic and social factors which influence contemporary built environment practice. You’ll also understand the professional, legal and institutional framework of landscape architecture.

You’ll develop a comprehensive portfolio that shows employers a range of skills in design practice and academic study.

Experience on live local sites with client-driven briefs in landscape studios will develop your design creativity and hone your professional practice skills.

You’ll be skilled in the latest techniques, including rapid prototyping and 3D design.

The course supports student employability and long-term career opportunity through enhancing your development and instilling an understanding of life-long professional progression.

You’ll develop a range of transferable skills, such as how to communicate ideas and solve problems, as well as developing negotiation and planning skills. You’ll learn how to work effectively and efficiently either on your own or as part of a team.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,570per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    City Centre Campus (The Curzon Building), 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

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BCU's facilities are world-class, staff have experience in every sector, and courses prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.
Live and study in an affordable multicultural city. BCU is a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from 120 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Architecture

    32nd out of 58 2

    17th out of 22

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    118 56%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    37th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.32 83%

    14th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    113 56%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    14th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.19 80%

    8th

    1

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