BA Landscape Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture, combining creative design practice with the study of outdoor environments and ecological systems. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI). A work placement module provides professional experience, and the final year centres on a two-part Major Project culminating in masterplan and construction design proposals.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Design, Surveying and Planning preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Construction, Planning and Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Di
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 12%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 27%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 14%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 11%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accreditation allows graduates to pursue their professional qualification in landscape architecture and become a licentiate Member of the Landscape Institute, ready to start their Pathway to Chartership and become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Skills
- Influence
- Components
- Formation
- Context
- Work placement (Praxis)
- Urban Design
- Designed Ecologies
- Live project
- Professionalism
- Major Project: Define
- Major Project: Deliver
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Landscape design.
What do graduates of BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University do next?
79% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. Accreditation allows graduates to pursue their professional qualification in landscape architecture and become a licentiate Member of the Landscape Institute, ready to start their Pathway to Chartership and become a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI).
Does BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Landscape Architecture at Birmingham City University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.