Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course Overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
24 Months -
16 Sep 2024
Learn to shape the external environment through planning, design and management on this postgraduate conversion landscape architecture programme.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Gain a critical understanding of the nature, scope and role of landscape architecture in a changing world
- Develop a personal philosophy towards the design of landscape that recognises the interdependence of natural and human systems
- Gain a critical awareness of the application of contextual issues, such as cultural, ethical and economic factors
- Understand the role of the landscape architect in relation to clients and professionals working in the landscape industry
- Gain an ability to communicate ideas effectively to others, using visual, verbal and written media as appropriate
- Learn to create meaningful and enduring landscapes with confidence through analysis and sensitive, creative design solutions
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI). LI accreditation requires education providers to meet important criteria which ensure high standards are maintained. This means you can be sure your course meets the standards needed for you to enter the landscape profession.
Specialist facilities
You’ll benefit from our multimedia studios equipped with drawing boards, computers and model-making facilities, as well as specialist workshops. You’ll also have access to our landscape resource centre, featuring bio-diverse wildlife habitats and experimental gardens.
Teaching expertise
We are experts in landscape architecture. Our teaching experience spans more than 50 years, and we have a track record of helping graduates find successful and rewarding careers. Read about our graduates’ experiences on our alumni spotlight blog.
Study support
We’re dedicated to ensuring your course suits your needs, so you’ll be able to tailor your studies towards your career aspirations.
Your projects will be supported through lectures, specialist workshops, small group seminars and one-to-one tutorials, together with UK and overseas study visits.
The Choose Landscape website
Find out more about what it means to be a landscape architect on the Choose Landscape website and learn more about architecture at Leeds Beckett University on our Leeds School of Architecture web page.
You can see examples of our students' work in our Leeds School of Arts End of Year Show.
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Why study a Master of Landscape Architecture at Leeds Beckett University?
- Professional recognition – our course is accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI)
- Be part of a profession that can deliver creative solutions to our environmental challenges
- International context – you’ll have the opportunity to gain an international perspective on landscape architecture during and after your studies
- Specialist facilities – you’ll have access to architecture design studios, a 3D workshop and the landscape resource centre
- Benefit from the course team's extensive industry knowledge and professional links to landscape architecture practices in the Yorkshire region, throughout the UK, and beyond
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Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Your personal statement should evidence your interest and experience of the subject.
All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative work related to the subject area of landscape architecture and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .
Entry requirements
Applicants should have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Your personal statement should evidence your interest and experience of the subject.
All suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be required to submit a portfolio of creative work related to the subject area of landscape architecture and may be required to attend an interview. Your portfolio should include examples from your previous education, professional experience, or personal work.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .
IELTS
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Teaching & Learning
What you'll learn
Reflect on your recent work and learning needs selecting activities to help you enhance your professional development. Studio-based learning will be combined with lectures, seminars and fieldwork where necessary.
Compile a thorough portfolio that demonstrates your professional experience. Your portfolio will include a written reflection and your tutor will guide you as you determine its content.
Prepare for professional practice as you discover the trends and issues relevant to contemporary landscape architecture, including the scope of work, methods of approach and responsibilities of practising landscape architects.
What you'll learn
Apply key research and analysis techniques, theories, strategies and design processes to an urban or rural landscape design project of interest to you.
Fees & Funding hellooo
The tuition fee for students entering in 2024/25 is £9351 in Year 1 and £6234 in Year 2.
The tuition fee for students entering in 2024/25 is £17502 in Year 1 and £11668 in Year 2.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fee for students entering in 2024/25 is £9351 in Year 1 and £6234 in Year 2.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Studio equipment and facilities, including our multimedia studios with drawing boards, computers and model-making facilities
- Access to the Landscape Resource Centre, where you can gain valuable experience working with plants, planting design, ecology, environmental art and construction
- Free entry to Inside/Out guest lecture series
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- Materials (£100-200); compulsory for portfolio submission and end of year exhibition.
- Printing (£150); compulsory for portfolio submission and end of year exhibition
Optional Costs
- Design studio site visits and study trips, various options including overseas trip (£50-600).
- Landscape Institute membership - Student (Physical Journal) fee from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024 is £40. The Student (Digital Journal) is free.
- USB or Mac-compatible external hard drive (cost will vary); alternatively, work can be saved online.
- Access to a suitable computer to be able to work independently off campus is useful (£500-1500).
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
The tuition fee for students entering in 2024/25 is £17502 in Year 1 and £11668 in Year 2.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Studio equipment and facilities, including our multimedia studios with drawing boards, computers and model-making facilities
- Access to the Landscape Resource Centre, where you can gain valuable experience working with plants, planting design, ecology, environmental art and construction
- Free entry to Inside/Out guest lecture series
Essential Costs
- Materials (£100-200); compulsory for portfolio submission and end of year exhibition.
- Printing (£150); compulsory for portfolio submission and end of year exhibition
Optional Costs
- Design studio site visits and study trips, various options including overseas trip (£50-600).
- Landscape Institute membership - Student (Physical Journal) fee from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024 is £40. The Student (Digital Journal) is free.
- USB or Mac-compatible external hard drive (cost will vary); alternatively, work can be saved online.
- Access to a suitable computer to be able to work independently off campus is useful (£500-1500).
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
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We have many students from a wide range of backgrounds who have completed our conversion course and gone on to have very successful careers in the industry. There is currently very high demand for our graduates and given our current environmental challenges, I strongly believe there has never been a more urgent and exciting time to be a landscape architect.”
John MacCleary
Course Director
Career Prospects
On successful completion of this accredited course, you’ll be eligible to become an associate member of the Landscape Institute (LI).
After gaining employment in a landscape practice, you’ll be able to continue your professional development by working with an LI appointed supervisor to follow the Landscape Institute’s Pathway to Chartership. Successful completion of the pathway results in Chartered membership of the Landscape Institute.
Job roles you’ll be primed for could include:
- Landscape architect
- Landscape planner
- Landscape technician
- Urban designer
- Garden designer
My time studying Landscape Architecture at Leeds Beckett pushed me to think differently and explore opportunities that question the status quo. Each studio project enabled me to explore, grow, and develop critical themes that are still a part of my practice today. I came away grounded in the knowledge that I had the design skills and creativity to forge my own path and a portfolio of work that would enable me to undertake the breadth of projects that I have been fortunate to work on throughout my career.”
Philip Dugdale
Associate Principal, Sasaki
I’ve learnt so much and I really feel that I have developed myself within the field of landscape architecture and as a person. I’m so happy with choosing Leeds Beckett as the university for my exchange and couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience. Thank you for making me feel seen, accepted, and at home, it has truly been a friendly and welcoming teaching environment.
Emma Tibbling Lingwall
Erasmus Student from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), studying MA Landscape Architecture
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