Undergraduate

Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture is a creative, design-based major primarily concerned with the quality of the environment.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia(M355) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009

Telephone

(+61 8) 6488 3939

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1800 653 050

Email

future-students@uwa.edu.au

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8.30am – 5pm AWST, Monday – Friday

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Careers and further study

This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

A major in Landscape Architecture provides a wide range of employment options including working as a landscape architect, environmental consultant, urban designer, landscape architectural draftsperson, an environmental manager, a government policy adviser, a landscape architecture educator or academic. Work is available in landscape architectural or urban design practices, city and regional planning, land development companies, conservation agencies and higher education.

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Career Opportunities

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Further Study

Students who complete a Landscape Architecture major to a high enough standard can opt to complete the Master of Landscape Architecture. Completion of a Landscape Architecture major to a high enough standard can also lead to further studies in a postgraduate Urban Design course (master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate), Master of Architecture (requires additional conversion units), Building Information Modelling (master's or graduate diploma), or a Graduate Certificate in Architectural Conservation.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this major. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or your desired course.

Domestic Fees

Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points

144

Average Annual Fee - 2020

$9,094.47

Typical Fee Range - 2020

$6,684.00 - $11,155.00

Eligible Commonwealth-supported students can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Fees

Undergraduate – onshore students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points

144

Total Course Fee - 2019

$93,300.00

Total Course Fee - 2020

$95,100.00

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec)

Chinese Gao Kao

Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC)

French Baccalauréat

GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations

German Abitur

Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

International Baccalaureate

Norwegian Vitnemål

Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels

South African National Senior Certificate

Swedish Slutbetyg

UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Trinity College Foundation Program

Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards

Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Landscape Architecture

Direct Pathways for high school leavers

Minimum ATAR

92.00¹

TISC Codes

UWLSA (Arts)
UWLSB (Biomedical Science)
UWLSC (Commerce)
UWLSS (Science)
UWLSP (Philosophy [Honours] Direct Pathway)

Qualifications

BA + MLArch
BBiomedSc + MLArch
BCom + MLArch
BSc + MLArch
BPhil (Hons) + MLArch

Duration

Three-year bachelor's degree plus a two-year master's degree²

Limited places

Selection criteria

ATAR only

Undergraduate major

Landscape Architecture

Conditions for progress to Postgraduate Study

Completion of a UWA bachelor’s degree with a major in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.

[1] This pathway is also available through the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours). Students taking this pathway require an ATAR of 98.00.

[2] Bachelor of Philosophy students will take an additional year to complete this pathway.

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry standards page.

Landscape Architecture

Pathways for mature-age students

If you will be aged 20 years or older on 1 March (for Semester 1 entry) or 1 August (for Semester 2 entry) you qualify for our mature-age-entry pathways.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

How to apply

Ready to apply for this major? Follow the steps and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.

Check your chosen course is open to applications.
Make sure you meet UWA’s academic entry requirements.
Ensure you meet our English language competency requirement and any course/major prerequisites.
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Course details

Landscape architecture involves all aspects of landscape and land-use planning, design and management, the restoration and rehabilitation of disturbed environments, and the design and management of outdoor spaces to create sustainable, functional and attractive environments which contribute to the life of the community.

About The Course

This course introduces you to aspects of landscape and land use planning. You'll develop methods for designing and managing outdoor spaces that are exciting, functional and attractive to the communities that interact with them.

Landscape Architecture

Quick Details

Status

Available 2020

Locations

Albany (Regional campus)
Perth (Crawley campus)

Attendance

Full-time
Part-time

Delivery

On-campus

Starting dates

Semester 1, Semester 2

Weekly contact time

12 hours teaching time, plus at least 28 hours for your own study time

Level of study

Undergraduate

Course Code

MJD-LDARC

TISC Codes

UWBPH

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Popular combinations

Fine Arts

History of Art

Communication and Media Studies

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Excellent facilities

At the School of Design, you’ll have access to well-equipped facilities including:

Studio spaces
Design Hub, a working space with senior student mentors available for assistance
Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines
Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access
Printmaking studio with etching presses and spray booths
Multimedia production facilities
Cullity Gallery, where you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work.

FACILITY

Cullity Gallery

FACILITY

Design Hub

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The UWA ALVA Student Society is affiliated with the UWA Student Guild and represents students within the School of Design. Visit them on Facebook.

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Richer student experiences

Student Exchange & Study Abroad

School of Design summer camps 2020

Get a taste of life as a UWA School of Design student with our two-day summer camps for students entering year 11 or 12 in January 2020!

Choose from Architecture, Fine Arts and Landscape Architecture.

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Course Accreditation

Students who complete a Landscape Architecture major to a sufficiently high standard may proceed to the Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework). The UWA Master of Landscape Architecture is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).

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