Landscape Architecture with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Landscape Architecture is about the design, planning and management of places that benefit people and nature. Landscape architects create spaces between buildings that are both inspirational and functional. If you have a flair for creativity and a passion for improving the environment and peoples lives, then Landscape Architecture could be for you.<br/><br/>The foundation year of the programme provides people with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the Department of Landscape. The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success.<br/><br/>The foundation year is taught within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed through offering accessible foundation courses that can lead to full and part-time degree level study. During this year, youll be learning alongside other students who are studying for a number of different degrees, typically in small classes, supporting one another to develop and succeed.<br/><br/>Progression to the The Department of Landscape<br/>Students will progress to the Department of Landscape after completing their foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds which differ across courses and departments. These will be discussed with applicants at interview. These thresholds can also be found by searching for the relevant degree course within the Universitys Programme Regulations Finder and viewing information relating to Year 0.<br/><br/>Upon completion, the award will be the BA in Landscape Architecture. Students will be able to achieve a MLA if they complete the one year of work experience and the MLA two year programme.