Program Overview

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Why study Architecture and Design at Birmingham City University?

Learn how to create vibrant exterior environments with our accredited Landscape Architecture degree course. The course will change the way you see the world around you as you’re encouraged to think about design in all aspects of your life.

Strong connections with the region’s best landscape architecture practices and global firms such as Atkins give our students unrivalled insight and networking opportunities. That’s why our graduates go on to secure roles in industry with the likes of Arup, Atkins, Fira and Camlins.

Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Art

You can now gain a prestigious British degree while completing all or part of your studies in China, thanks to a new collaboration with a leading Chinese university. The Birmingham Institute of Fashion and Creative Art (BIFCA) is a partnership between Birmingham City University and Wuhan Textile University (WTU) based in Wuhan, China.

BIFCA offers a selection of creative arts degrees taught with the opportunity to spend two years of your studies at WTU’s fantastic Wuhan campus and two years in the exciting city of Birmingham, or the full four years at WTU.

More about BIFCA

This course is

open

to

International

students.

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What's covered in this course?

Covering all aspects of landscape architecture, our course is fully recognised and accredited by the

Landscape Institute (LI)

and supported by a leading design team in its field.

You’ll work in a design studio culture, which mimics real-world creative practice for

landscape architects

and prepares you for your future career.

Experience on live local sites and project briefs in landscape studios will develop your design creativity and hone your professional practice skills. Placements and competitions will give you fantastic opportunities. There are also chances to compete for industry connected awards.

You’ll have the chance to be part of collaborative architecture and design initiatives that give you the chance to work on a diverse variety of live projects.

You’ll also have the opportunity to attend lectures and take part in workshops from a large variety of international and award winning professionals.

If you choose to study part of your course in the UK, you’ll be based in our multi-million pound City Centre Campus Parkside Building and have access to digital studios and 3D design workshops.

The proximity of the newly built Eastside Park provides inspiration to your studies, introducing a strong example of contemporary civic space and park design.

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Accredited By

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This course is accredited by:

I have gained so many new experiences that have really allowed me to appreciate the places around me. The University provides the support you need, while giving you a freedom that allows your projects to be as creative and individual as you want. The course provided a great stepping stone between education and employment, and the experience allowed me to gain employment at a Landscape Architect practice straight after my degree.

Jocelyn Bennett

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Why Choose Us?

The course is fully recognised and accredited by the Landscape Institute, allowing you to work towards full UK chartered membership.

You’ll gain real industry experience, working on a wide range of briefs, from broad strategic scale, down to detailed design for construction.

91 per cent of leavers from the School were in employment or further study, according to a recent survey.

Birmingham School of Architecture and Design is highly respected and has a rich history of providing education and opportunities. It celebrated its centenary in 2009.

Two-thirds of the impact of our research was judged to be very considerable (3*) or outstanding (4*) - REF2021

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Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic

The University has put in place

measures in response to Covid-19

to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of the

student contract

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