BA Architecture and Landscape
About this course
BA in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, an architecture and landscape architecture degree focused on the study of spatial design and the built environment. Core topics include Fieldwork, Project Management, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course provides a professional qualification from the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Landscape Institute, delivering the first integrated degree of its kind. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Architectural and Landscape Design 01, Architectural Humanities 01, Architectural Environment and Technology 01, and The Dynamic Landscape, which introduces spatial design approaches, historical contexts, and field trips. The second year progresses to urban planting, integrated technology, and expanded humanities contexts via Urban Ecological Planting Design, Integrated Architectural and Landscape Design and Technology 01, Integrated Architectural Design and Technology 01, and Architectural and Landscape Humanities. The final year culminates in complex studio and professional practice through Integrated Architectural Design and Practice 01, Integrated Architectural and Landscape Design, Advanced Urban Landscape Planning and Design, and Architectural and Landscape Environment and Technology.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 51%: 26 offers from 51 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 40%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 29%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 19%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 9%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
- 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).
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Architectural and Landscape Design 01
- Architectural Humanities 01
- Architectural Environment and Technology 01
- Architectural Design (Landscape) 2
- The Dynamic Landscape
- Urban Ecological Planting Design
- Integrated Architectural and Landscape Design and Technology 01
- Integrated Architectural Design and Technology 01
- Architectural and Landscape Humanities
- Integrated Architectural Design and Practice 01
- Integrated Architectural and Landscape Design
- Advanced Urban Landscape Planning and Design
- Architectural and Landscape Environment and Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield?
51% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 26 offers from 51 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA. 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). Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the purpose of eligibility for membership of that body.
Does BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Architecture and Landscape at University of Sheffield?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.