Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Introduction to the Course

This course offers a conversion route into the professional discipline of landscape architecture for students with a first degree in a different subject. The course is accredited by the Landscape Institute (L.I.) - the professional body for landscape architecture in the UK - and successful completion of this course followed by the Postgraduate Diploma will make you eligible for Associate membership of the L.I.

Your Learning Experience

The course is designed around five modules, three of which are project based and two lecture based. These cover the key areas of landscape design required to study professional landscape architecture at postgraduate level.

You will benefit from the support of teaching staff with extensive research and practice experience, as well as dedicated studio teaching space and extensive I.T. facilities.

Career Prospects

The Graduate Diploma is closely bound up with the Postgraduate Diploma / MA course with which it forms a conversion course if you wish to move into professional landscape architecture practice.

Module Titles

AMR 69401- Space, Form & Precedent
AMR 69402- Space, Place and Nature
AMR 69403- Conceptual Sources of Design
AMR 69404- Histories and Theories of Landscape Architecture
AMR 69405- Landscape Science, Plants & Construction

Entry Requirements

A degree with Honours in an appropriate subject. If you possess such a qualification, this course is intended to form the first year of a conversion route to professional qualification in landscape architecture.

Due to its ‘conversion’ function, the course is particularly suitable if you are a mature student looking for career change or development.