Program Overview

Program Overview

The Landscape Architecture program at Dalhousie University is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create sustainable and beautiful outdoor spaces. The program is offered by the Faculty of Agriculture and is located in Truro and Bible Hill.

Program Type and Faculty

• The program type is a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
• The faculty offering the program is the Faculty of Agriculture, specifically the Unit of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences.

Program Location and Start

• The program is located in Truro and Bible Hill.
• The program starts in September.

Why Choose This Program

When you study Landscape Architecture at Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S., you'll learn scientific concepts and horticulture and design principles. Guided by experienced faculty members, you'll also learn how to apply these principles to the creation of innovative, sustainable residential neighbourhoods, parks, conservation areas, historic sites, and more.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

• Minimum overall average: 70%
• Academic English 12
• Four additional Grade 12 academic subjects
• Or a successful completion of the Diploma in Landscape Horticulture

This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.

Financial Information

A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. The university offers competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.

Program Options

Students develop new skills through hands-on learning activities in surveying, arboriculture, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance. You will also develop the ability to create maps, models, and images used in professional portfolios and presentations.

The following Landscape Architecture program options are offered by Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture:

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Major

What You Will Learn

Learn about ecological processes, plants, construction and maintenance methods, graphic communication and plan-making for construction documents, design software, and landscape history. Develop your ability to shape natural, built, and cultural places through a series of four design studios. Resolve complex problems and create design solutions that meet high standards for function, sustainability, aesthetic value, and meaning.

Sample courses may include:

Year 1

• Planting in Landscapes
• Studio I: Introduction to Design
• Visual Communications I

Year 2

• Arboriculture
• Studio III: Design with Plants
• Guiding and Drainage

Year 3

• Geographic Information Systems
• Studio V: Landscape Analysis
• Green Infrastructure

Year 4

• Ecohydrology
• Advanced Design Technologies
• Studio VII: Independent Project

Careers

As a graduate of this program, you will enter a field where your skills and knowledge are in high demand. The Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects (APALA) and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) have identified a growing demand for landscape architects and their services. By earning a degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA), you can make an impact on your world.

Possible careers include:

• Private design firms
• Design-build firms
• Environmental stewardship organizations
• Government agencies
• Parks and recreation departments
• Consulting firms

Future Study

In addition to being eligible to apply for the Master of Landscape Architecture program at Canadian universities, graduates can apply to the following programs:

• Master of Urban Design (MUD)
• Master of Urban and Rural Planning (MURP)
• Master of Architecture (MArch)