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Landscape Architecture at University Centre Reaseheath - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University Centre Reaseheath has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

30Oct
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Undergraduate
20Nov
University Centre Reaseheath - Virtual Open Day Event
Undergraduate
23Nov
University Centre Reaseheath - open day event
Undergraduate

Course summary

Do you have the passion and vision to manage open spaces and green infrastructure sustainably? Do you want to pursue a career in Landscape Architecture, without the commitment of a full degree? During this two-year full-time programme, you’ll gain the insights and experience to help ensure land, property and estates are managed and cared for as an integral part of our shared, sustainable future. Study is based in our University Centre and £9 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology. You will learn first-hand from a team of deeply committed experts in their fields; an inspirational and award-winning team who will help you to flourish and support you to confidently pursue your purpose in a career intimately connected to the landscape. Our curriculum is innovative and inspiring, built around the core principles of sustainability, function and conservation. Together with our emphasis on practical skills and all-round business awareness, you’ll be well-prepared for the challenges you’ll face in a career in the landscape management sector. Course Features

  • Design and planning
  • Environmental science
  • Green infrastructure
  • Historical conservation
  • Work placements, site visits and study tours
  • Opportunities to enter national competitions
  • Use of commercial production unit and design studios
  • Use of hydroponic glasshouse and new vertical farming centre
Career Options
  • Landscape architect
  • Parks and landscape manager
  • Greenspace manager
  • Historic landscape consultant
  • Landscape contract manager
  • Progression onto final year of BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture

Modules

Level 4

  • Plant Use and Association
  • Principles of Environmental Science
  • People, Place and Landscape Context
  • Digital Communication Skills
  • Site Assessment
  • Conservation of British Habitats
Level 5
  • Landscape Materials
  • Green Infrastructure Management
  • Historical Conservation Management
  • Landscape Sustainability and Environmental Change
  • Research Methods
- Work Based Learning for the Landbased Industries

Assessment method

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and timed assessments in both independent and collaborative formats. Coursework may take many forms including: essays, reports, data processing, presentations, academic posters, seminar discussions, interviews, critical reviews and portfolios of evidence. Timed assessments will vary depending upon the nature of the module but will be problem-solving tasks dealing with real-life industry issues which support the development of industry and life skills.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
DHLA
Institution code:
R14
Campus name:
University Centre Reaseheath
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Pass in Certificate of Higher Education Landscape Architecture or equivalent.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Mature students (aged 21+) will be considered on an individual basis on their prior knowledge and experience. This may be assessed by interview, completion of coursework/essay or other methods. There may be a requirement for a formal qualification to be completed first e.g. Access to HE course.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £13000 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £13000 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

As part of your experience on the programme, you will need to set aside a budget for: - The cost of travel to sites and occasional day trips and off siteoff-site projects - Study tour, which will normally require around £500-600 for travel and accommodation, in addition to daily expenses - Printing, binding, modelmaking, drawing equipment, portfolios and associated stationery costs approximate £400-£700 - Costs associated with a placement, travel, accommodation, materials etc
Landscape Architecture at University Centre Reaseheath - UCAS