Landscape Architecture

Overview

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

Course Details

Careers and Further Study

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

• A major in Landscape Architecture provides a wide range of employment options, including:
  • Landscape architect
  • Environmental consultant
  • Urban designer
  • Landscape architectural draftsperson
  • Environmental manager
  • Government policy adviser
  • 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.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees:
  • For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
  • Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• International Student Fees:
  • Annual course fee: $52,500.00 (2025)
  • Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Scholarships:
  • Available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum entry requirements:
  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68
  • French Baccalaureate: 10
  • Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507
  • GCE A-Levels: 8
  • German Abitur: 3.6
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14
  • Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45
  • Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24
  • Malaysian STPM: 10
  • Monash University Foundation Year: 254
  • NCUK Foundation Program: 8
  • Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5
  • Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5
  • South African National Senior Certificate: 4
  • South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324
  • Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5
  • Trinity College Foundation: 280
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14
  • University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61
  • US College Board Advanced Placements: 7
  • US College Board SAT: 1130
  • Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 56
  • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 75
• Assured Pathways for high school leavers:
  • Minimum ATAR: 92.001
  • TISC Codes: US011 (via the Bachelor of Environmental Design), US005 (via the Bachelor of Philosophy [Honours])
  • Qualifications: BEnvDes + MLArch, BPhil (Hons) + MLArch
  • Duration: Three-year bachelor's degree plus a two-year master's degree
  • Limited places: No
  • 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.

How to Apply

• Domestic Pathways:
  • Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC.
  • Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS.
• International Pathways:
  • International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
  • International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

• Level 1:
  • Core:
    • ARLA1030 Structures and Systems (6)
    • ARLA1040 Techniques of Visualisation (6)
    • LACH1000 Landscape Foundation Studio (6)
    • LACH1010 History and Theory of Landscape Architecture (6)
• Level 2:
  • Core:
    • LACH2000 Landscape Context Studio (6)
    • LACH2001 Landscape Dynamic Studio (6)
    • LACH2050 Plants and Landscape Systems (6)
• Level 3:
  • Core:
    • LACH3000 Landscape Synthesis Studio (6)
    • LACH3001 Landscape Resolutions Studio (12)
    • LACH3003 Design through Landscape Management (6)

About the Course

• Landscape architecture is the planning, design, and management of our natural and built landscapes for the benefit of communities and the future health of the planet.
• In this major, you will develop methods for understanding landscapes and communities, learn to design and plan for dynamic and resilient environments, and gain essential skills in critical thinking.
• You’ll graduate with strong theoretical and practical knowledge that enable you to produce creative landscape design outcomes.
• Landscape architects respond to issues like climate change and biodiversity loss by applying systems thinking and practice to develop long-term, large-scale solutions.
• This major will prepare you for postgraduate studies in landscape architecture or related fields.

About the Discipline

• This course is taught by our expert practitioners and researchers within the School of Design's Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design discipline.
• Meet the teachers, such as Christina Nicholson, founding director of banksia & lime.
• Christina enjoys empowering students to contribute positively and powerfully to the Climate and Biodiversity Loss Emergency and make the world more biodiverse, livable, and beautiful.

Course Accreditation

• Students who complete a Landscape Architecture major to a sufficiently high standard may proceed to the Master of Landscape Architecture (Coursework).
• The Master of Architecture (25550) is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).

Design@Home

• If you're looking to start your degree in 2025, we're introducing Design@Home through UWA's School of Design, a foundation year program with online and flexible study modes to suit your personal circumstance.
• Our program is tailored for everyone, whether you're based in a regional or remote area within WA, or beyond.
• This dedicated first-year program combines online learning with short immersive in-person experiences and has been developed for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Environmental Design degree with a major in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.

Your Degree Options

• This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees.
• It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
• Bachelor of Environmental Design
• Bachelor of Philosophy

The University of Western Australia

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Overview:

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.

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Services Offered:

UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:

Academic support:

Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.

Career services:

Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.

Student wellbeing:

Mental health support, counselling, and health services.

Accommodation:

On-campus and off-campus housing options.

Sports and fitness:

Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.

Clubs and societies:

A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.

Study abroad and exchange:

Opportunities to study at universities around the world.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:

Social events:

Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.

Sporting events:

Supporting the university's sports teams.

Volunteer opportunities:

Contributing to the local community.

Cultural events:

Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.

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Key Reasons to Study There:

World-class education:

UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.

Excellent employability:

Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.

Vibrant campus life:

A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.

Beautiful campus:

A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.

Strong research focus:

UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.

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Academic Programs:

UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:

Arts and Humanities:

History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.

Science and Engineering:

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.

Business and Economics:

Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and more.

Health Sciences:

Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.

Law:

Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.

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Other:

UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.