Program Overview
The Landscape Architecture at Leeds Beckett University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Landscape Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 6,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Landscape Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Major Design : Design & Technical Resolution in Landscape Architecture (20 Credits)
- Major Design : Design Development & Site Planning in Landscape Architecture (20 Credits)
- Major Design: Research, Contexts & Precedents in Landscape Architecture (20 Credits)
- Negotiated Study (20 Credits)
- Professional Studies (20 Credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design or Garden Art & Design from an Institution recognised by the Landscape Institute, or have completed the Landscape Architecture Conversion course or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,667 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leeds Beckett University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Beckett University (LBU), formerly known as Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) and before that as Leeds Polytechnic, is a public university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has...
University Profile- Start Date June 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 7