Handbook

Overview

Landscape Architecture is a design discipline which is concerned with the environment as a whole. Students at UNSW learn the theory and practice of Landscape Architecture through the exploration of design principles, graphic techniques, ecological processes and studies of human modification of the environment. The emphasis of the program is … For more content click the Read More button below. The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) degree provides research-led academic education in the practice, theory and application of landscape architecture. The four-year, fulltime degree includes an embedded honours and leads to professional qualifications in landscape architecture. Upon completion, you will be ready to design sustainable, adaptive and resilient landscapes that ensure ecological and social health of environments that we all live, work and play in. Landscape Architecture is an in-demand profession that advocates for improved environments for humans and all living species. We consider landscape architecture as the critical design profession in the spatial design of public spaces within cities and the regions. Throughout your four-years you will synthesise your knowledge and skills through real-world project-based learning in a sequence of ten Design Studios. In your final year, you will undertake a significant, research-led independent design study. The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) aims to produce high quality, employable graduates who are independent critical thinkers, global thought leaders, and advocates for improved environments and their communities. Your knowledge and skills in Landscape Architecture Design, Design Communications, Landscape Architecture History and Theory, Natural and Cultural Systems and Professional Practice provides you with confidence in your preparation as professional Landscape Architect with a pathway towards professional Registration. At UNSW landscape architecture is taught as a powerful way of thinking and influencing change for the environments of human and more than human species. Graduates of the UNSW landscape architecture program are creative problem solvers and strong advocates, able to draw on a depth and range of knowledge , skills and interdisciplinary experiences. UNSW equips you with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to address ecological challenges, social equity and human health through design at a range of scales.

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) degree provides research-led academic education in the practice, theory and application of landscape architecture. The four-year, fulltime degree includes an embedded honours and leads to professional qualifications in landscape architecture. Upon completion, you will be ready to design sustainable, adaptive and resilient landscapes that ensure ecological and social health of environments that we all live, work and play in.

Landscape Architecture is an in-demand profession that advocates for improved environments for humans and all living species. We consider landscape architecture as the critical design profession in the spatial design of public spaces within cities and the regions. Throughout your four-years you will synthesise your knowledge and skills through real-world project-based learning in a sequence of ten Design Studios. In your final year, you will undertake a significant, research-led independent design study.

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) aims to produce high quality, employable graduates who are independent critical thinkers, global thought leaders, and advocates for improved environments and their communities. Your knowledge and skills in Landscape Architecture Design, Design Communications, Landscape Architecture History and Theory, Natural and Cultural Systems and Professional Practice provides you with confidence in your preparation as professional Landscape Architect with a pathway towards professional Registration.

At UNSW landscape architecture is taught as a powerful way of thinking and influencing change for the environments of human and more than human species. Graduates of the UNSW landscape architecture program are creative problem solvers and strong advocates, able to draw on a depth and range of knowledge , skills and interdisciplinary experiences. UNSW equips you with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to address ecological challenges, social equity and human health through design at a range of scales.

Learning Outcomes

Apply disciplinary concepts, knowledge of cultural and natural systems and technical ability to landscape architectural projects in local, regional and global contexts.

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Prioritise design decisions in relation to ethical, social, cultural and environmental implications of the practice of landscape architecture.

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Collaborate effectively and responsibly in teams on landscape architecture design and research projects.

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Research and critically analyse issues in landscape architecture design, and generate creative and evidence-based design propositions.

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Articulate design ideas effectively using visual, digital, and written modes of communcation as appropriate to audience, purpose and context.

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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

You must complete 192 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component168 Units of Credit:

You must complete 168 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

You must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Level 2 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:

Level 3 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:

Level 4 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:

Built Environment Electives12 Units of Credit:

You must take 12 UOC of Built Environment Elective courses.

Elective courses offered by the School are generally denoted by a BENV or BEIL prefix. FADA6700 is also a recommended Built Environment elective.

The following courses are excluded and cannot count towards this requirement:
- any BENV course listed under Prescribed Electives below
- any BENV course completed as a Core Course

Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

You must take 6 UOC of History and Theory courses and 6 UOC of Digital Technologies courses, for a total of 12 UOC.

History and Theory

Digital Technologies

Free Electives

General Education12 Units of Credit:

Program Constraints

Maturity Rule

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

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Admission Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

Interview

Other

UNSW Built Environment recognises that your academic results may not reflect your potential in creative thinking and making. We have therefore introduced an optional alternative admission scheme to give applicants for our design programs an opportunity to submit a portfolio to be considered in conjunction with their academic achievements. More information about this scheme is available at: https://www.be.unsw.edu.au/future-students/alternative-admission-scheme.

Portfolio

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Program Requirements

Internship, Placement and Exchange Opportunities

Students are able to participate in international exchange programs with UNSW's partner universities. Internships and other work integrated learning opportunities are available through elective courses, such as FADA6700 Professional Placement.

Progression Requirements

You must complete all prerequisites and submit a satisfactory portfolio attached to LAND2333 to progress into Year 4. A satisfactory portfolio will demonstrate the development of competency in core skills and graduate attributes.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

Professional Recognition

Graduates holding the BLArch degree qualify for corporate membership of the Institute after a period of approved professional experience following graduation.

Career Opportunities

Landscape architect in a private design practice or a multidisciplinary design firm, landscape designer, project manager or technical officer in local council or state government, heritage specialist, landscape or project management, environmental assessment.

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

Honours are awarded as follows:

Honours Class 1 - overall WAM of 75 or more and a WAM of 80 or more in LAND2411, LAND2412, LAND2413 and LAND2421
Honours Class 2 Division 1 - overall WAM of 72 to 74.99 and a WAM of 75 or more in LAND2411, LAND2412, LAND2413 and LAND2421
Honours Class 2 Division 2 - overall WAM of 68 to 71.99 and a WAM of 70 or more in LAND2411, LAND2412, LAND2413 and LAND2421

Additional Information

Further Information

Contact the Nucleus Student Hub for advice.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses and Resources

This is a design-based program, and thus students may be required to purchase equipment or materials to enable them to complete activities and assessment tasks within the program. The Faculty will endeavour to provide such relevant equipment and materials as appropriate, and to keep costs to students to a minimum. Students will need access to a laptop computer with sufficient capacity for the software applications used across the program. The Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture provides recommended specifications for laptop computers, and computer labs with all required software applications are available. Some courses may involve site visits, which may incur costs for items such as transport, entry fees and guides. Details of these visits and any associated costs will be communicated to you by the respective course convenor at the start of the term.

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

4 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

192

AQF Level

Level 8

Award Type

Bachelor (Honours) (Embedded)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) - BLArch(Hons)

UAC Code

423500

CRICOS Code

089363D

Landscape Architecture (Hons)

3381

192 Units of Credit