BA (Hons)

Landscape Architecture and Design

Teaching & Learning

The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.

What you'll learn

Heighten your awareness of environment, its characters, and the natural and human processes which shape its evolution. Through the practice of drawing and key graphic communication skills, you'll learn to observe, record and analyse place – skills that are essential to the practice of landscape architecture.
Working in a studio environment, you will explore the 3D nature of design by developing a project from concept to resolution in the form of an abstract model.
Examine the key natural and cultural processes that have, over time, contributed to the contemporary landscape. You'll study elements of geology, soil, ecology and some of the major landscape changes that have been brought about by human society throughout its history. Your learning will be undertaken through lectures, study guides, on-line resources and a field-study of a local area of landscape.
Develop an appreciation and understanding of the integrated nature of landscape design in the environment and the ability to design in a sensitive and responsive manner.
Working to a brief, you will research and select a group of materials, develop the design to a basic technical resolution and communicate your ideas through the production of a model and construction drawings.
Explore plant communities in the landscape, both semi-natural and designed. You'll gain an appreciation of their variety, their contribution to the landscape and an understanding of the ecological, horticultural and design factors that affect their composition and maintenance. This module will also incorporate a simple practical planting design and establishment project.
Heighten your awareness of environment, its characters, and the natural and human processes which shape its evolution. Through the practice of drawing and key graphic communication skills, you'll learn to observe, record and analyse place – skills that are essential to the practice of landscape architecture.
Working in a studio environment, you will explore the 3D nature of design by developing a project from concept to resolution in the form of an abstract model.
Examine the key natural and cultural processes that have, over time, contributed to the contemporary landscape. You'll study elements of geology, soil, ecology and some of the major landscape changes that have been brought about by human society throughout its history. Your learning will be undertaken through lectures, study guides, on-line resources and a field-study of a local area of landscape.
Develop an appreciation and understanding of the integrated nature of landscape design in the environment and the ability to design in a sensitive and responsive manner.
Working to a brief, you will research and select a group of materials, develop the design to a basic technical resolution and communicate your ideas through the production of a model and construction drawings.
Explore plant communities in the landscape, both semi-natural and designed. You'll gain an appreciation of their variety, their contribution to the landscape and an understanding of the ecological, horticultural and design factors that affect their composition and maintenance. This module will also incorporate a simple practical planting design and establishment project.

What you'll learn

This module will provide you with the opportunity to create and apply design interventions within landscape types and character areas. You'll undertake research into the current influences on a rural landscape. Using a range of visual 2D and 3D media to communicate your ideas, you'll design a relevant landscape intervention and associated planting proposals.
Develop and resolve creative ideas that will complement the landscape.
Complete an in-depth analysis of a neighbourhood with emphasis on creating a rationale for future design actions. You'll explore a broad range of physical, social, and cultural contexts applicable to the built and semi-natural environment. Your analysis work will inform design proposals for the area.
Develop spatial and landscape site designs using the organisation of place, space, activities, materials, plants and people. You'll gain knowledge of issues, processes, methods and tools that impact the design and delivery of landscape designs. With the opportunity to explore live client requirements, this module will enable you to develop skills in the design and communication of proposals for delivery.
Learn to examine and identify a broad spectrum of indigenous and introduced plant materials. You'll apply this knowledge to a wide range of landscape scenarios as you consider the key principles of plant and landscape management. You'll also develop an understanding of sustainable hard materials.
Explore the significant designers, ideas, movements and design processes of the 20th and 21st centuries from around the globe. This module will provide a basis and theoretical understanding of the practice of landscape architecture. It will inform your associated design projects and introduce you to design research.
This module will provide you with the opportunity to create and apply design interventions within landscape types and character areas. You'll undertake research into the current influences on a rural landscape. Using a range of visual 2D and 3D media to communicate your ideas, you'll design a relevant landscape intervention and associated planting proposals.
Develop and resolve creative ideas that will complement the landscape.
Complete an in-depth analysis of a neighbourhood with emphasis on creating a rationale for future design actions. You'll explore a broad range of physical, social, and cultural contexts applicable to the built and semi-natural environment. Your analysis work will inform design proposals for the area.
Develop spatial and landscape site designs using the organisation of place, space, activities, materials, plants and people. You'll gain knowledge of issues, processes, methods and tools that impact the design and delivery of landscape designs. With the opportunity to explore live client requirements, this module will enable you to develop skills in the design and communication of proposals for delivery.
Learn to examine and identify a broad spectrum of indigenous and introduced plant materials. You'll apply this knowledge to a wide range of landscape scenarios as you consider the key principles of plant and landscape management. You'll also develop an understanding of sustainable hard materials.
Explore the significant designers, ideas, movements and design processes of the 20th and 21st centuries from around the globe. This module will provide a basis and theoretical understanding of the practice of landscape architecture. It will inform your associated design projects and introduce you to design research.

What you'll learn

Experience, reflect upon and develop an understanding of the processes of engaging with communities in the planning, design and management of their environments.
Explore and resolve a detailed design project for a real community-based client using appropriate materials and fabrication techniques, and communicate the outcome via a range of digital and traditional media.
Using a variety of sources, you’ll research an aspect of landscape architecture and write an illustrated critical study of 6,000-10,000 words on a topic of your choice. You'll prepare your research as a written document, supported by appropriate graphics, that incorporates critical analysis and relevant conclusions.
This module will provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate creativity, personal focus and design competence. You'll undertake a comprehensive landscape architecture challenge, from design research through to a resolved design, including technical details.
This module will prepare you for professional practice by encouraging a critical awareness of landscape architecture. You'll develop individual skills and knowledge relevant to your chosen career through the production of a reflective portfolio, incorporating a CV.
Experience, reflect upon and develop an understanding of the processes of engaging with communities in the planning, design and management of their environments.
Explore and resolve a detailed design project for a real community-based client using appropriate materials and fabrication techniques, and communicate the outcome via a range of digital and traditional media.
Using a variety of sources, you’ll research an aspect of landscape architecture and write an illustrated critical study of 6,000-10,000 words on a topic of your choice. You'll prepare your research as a written document, supported by appropriate graphics, that incorporates critical analysis and relevant conclusions.
This module will provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate creativity, personal focus and design competence. You'll undertake a comprehensive landscape architecture challenge, from design research through to a resolved design, including technical details.
This module will prepare you for professional practice by encouraging a critical awareness of landscape architecture. You'll develop individual skills and knowledge relevant to your chosen career through the production of a reflective portfolio, incorporating a CV.