Landscape Design Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

BA Landscape Design explores how landscape architecture connects people, place and nature. You’ll build the design, ecological and professional skills needed for a career as a landscape architect.

You’ll develop architectural design skills to plan spatial landscapes. You’ll learn how spaces can bring people together and empower communities to drive change.

Your studies will be complimented by a unique partnership the course has made with the nearby Royal Horticultural Society. The course will help you build a sustainable and resilient future design practice. One that will allow you to blend interiors and architecture with landscapes. The course is part of a community of spatial design courses at Camberwell College of Arts. This gives you access to shared, state-of-the-art facilities, workshops and expert teaching.

What to expect

* Design process: Gain an understanding of landscape design, planning and the engineering design process.

* Design and modelling software: Access to AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, SketchUp (3D Modelling Software), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Building Information Modelling, Adobe InDesign, Vectorworks and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

* Urban design: Look at the design of towns, cities, streets, spaces and green infrastructure.

* Data analysis: Analyse and manage data by using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

* Environmental science: Engage with horticulture, ecology and arboriculture.

* Impact assessments: Become familiar with what they are and require, particularly environmental assessments.

* Landscape management: Cover key areas such as gardening, pruning, weed control, trimming, mulch, paving and grounds keeping.

* Tools: Use hand and power tools.

* Irrigation: Be taught both landscaping and agricultural solutions.

* Project management: Get an introduction to Agile methodology, contract management and planning permission.

* Business skills: Learn risk analysis, business development, sales prospecting, warehousing, enterprise planning systems and finance.

About Camberwell College of Arts

Camberwell College of Arts is a renowned art and design college. Our courses will make you think about your social responsibility, as well as develop your critical and making skills.

We give students the space to explore their creativity. Staff will support and challenge you to rethink current practices. Our facilities embrace both traditional craftsmanship and digital technology.

Our south east London location is also home to a thriving arts scene. The area hosts a variety of galleries, project spaces and studios that our students, staff and graduates work and exhibit in. These include on-site gallery Camberwell Space, Work Form, Garudio Studiage and DKUK.

Our international partnerships, projects and exchanges provide opportunities for our students and staff to broaden perspectives and knowledge. They also explore how art and design can support communities in a global context.