Landscape Architecture major
Landscape architecture is primarily concerned with the quality of the environment. It focuses on all aspects of landscape and land use planning, design and management; the restoration and rehabilitation of disturbed environments; and the design and management of outdoor spaces to create exciting, functional and attractive environments that will contribute to the life of the community. The Landscape Architecture major shares a number of units with the Architecture major. As such, cross-disciplinary content, collaboration and learning are key features of these majors. Other points of distinction include an emphasis on discovery through drawing; grounding in cultural landscapes and integration of culturally diverse content; engagement with contexts that are local, regional and international; and an embedding across learning areas of a deep appreciation for sustainability. By studying this major you will develop essential skills in critical thinking, providing you with a strong understanding in the practical, as well as the theoretical, art of landscape design. It will provide you with the foundation to pursue a professional postgraduate qualification in Landscape Architecture. Landscape architects work on a variety of scales, ranging from major regional projects to smaller urban developments which include industrial, commercial, institutional, recreational and residential environments.
Outcomes
Students are able to (1) design projects which take a philosophical and ethical position in regard to the sociopolitical, ecological and aesthetic roles of landscape architecture; (2) apply historical, theoretical and technical knowledge to design; (3) produce designs which illustrate a basic working knowledge of plants, materials and construction techniques; (4) negotiate and resolve complex site planning issues and developmental programs; (5) display an active engagement with experimental design processes and self-directed research; (6) work productively in collaborative and trans-disciplinary situations; and (7) communicate at a sophisticated level in verbal, visual and written modes.
Degree-specific major
Landscape Architecture can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
BP001 Bachelor of Arts
BH005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Overview of unit sequence
Landscape Architecture is a degree-specific single major comprising:
- two Level 1 units
- three Level 2 units
- two Level 3 units
- two Level 1 complementary units
- one Level 2 complementary unit
| Key to availability of units: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
Level 1
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | ARLA1000 | Design Studio - Groundings |
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| S1 | ARLA1040 | Techniques of Visualisation |
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Take all complementary units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ARLA1030 | Structures and Systems |
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| S1 | LACH1010 | History and Theory of Landscape Architecture |
Level 2
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | LACH2001 | Landscape Architecture Studio—Speculations | |
| S1 | LACH2030 | Site Manipulation | |
| S2 | LACH2050 | Plants and Landscape Systems |
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Take the following complementary unit:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | LACH2000 | Landscape Architecture Studio—Considerations |
Level 3
Choosing your degree-specific major
You must satisfy the requirements of a degree-specific major before you complete your course. The flexible structure of an undergraduate course allows you to try out a number of different subjects to see what interests you before nominating your degree-specific major. You have the choice to either nominate your degree-specific major when you first enrol in the course or delay nominating it until your second year.
To plan the first year of your study without nominating a degree-specific major, you are advised to choose units that will pave the way to two or more degree-specific majors that are of interest to you. For examples of the choice of units available in first year, search the first-year study plans .
To fully understand the structure of an undergraduate course, read the course structure information and the Undergraduate Degree Course Rules.
The following example illustrates how the Landscape Architecture degree-specific major can be included in the Bachelor of Arts course.
There are more choices open to you. For more examples, search the study plans .
Choosing a second major
You also have the option to choose a second major from those available in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Only available to re-enrolling students. or Bachelor of Science course, giving you the opportunity to pursue your interests no matter how different they are.
The following example illustrates how the Landscape Architecture degree-specific major can be combined with a second major in the Bachelor of Arts course.
For more examples of combinations of majors, search the study plans .
Landscape Architecture can also be taken as a second major.
Second major
Landscape Architecture can be taken as a second major in the following degree courses:
- BP001 Bachelor of Arts
- BP006 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- BP002 Bachelor of Commerce
- BP003 Bachelor of Design Only available to re-enrolling students.
- BP004 Bachelor of Science
- BH005 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Overview of unit sequence
The Landscape Architecture second major is a single major comprising:
- two Level 1 units
- three Level 2 units
- two Level 3 units
| Key to availability of units: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
Level 1
Take all units (12 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | ARLA1000 | Design Studio - Groundings |
|
| S1 | ARLA1040 | Techniques of Visualisation |
|
Level 2
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | LACH2001 | Landscape Architecture Studio—Speculations | |
| S1 | LACH2030 | Site Manipulation | |
| S2 | LACH2050 | Plants and Landscape Systems |
|
Level 3
Choosing a second major
The flexible structure of an undergraduate course allows you the option of including a second major. You have the choice to either nominate your second major when you first enrol in the course or delay it until your second year. For a major to be recorded on your academic record it must be nominated before the requirements of the course are completed.
To fully understand the structure of an undergraduate course, read the course structure information and the Undergraduate Degree Course Rules.
The following example illustrates how Landscape Architecture can be included as a second major in an undergraduate degree course.
For more examples of combinations of majors, search the study plans .
Landscape Architecture can also be taken as a degree-specific major.