Qualifications & Leading Universities
If you are interested in becoming a landscape architect there are a few ways in which you can gain appropriate qualifications. These include completing a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Architectural Design, Bachelor of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Environments, or an Associate Degree of Environmental Horticulture. These undergraduate degrees are 3 to 4 years full time. Relevant majors include Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Design, Landscape Design and Planning, and Architectural Studies.
Currently there are seven universities with accredited programs in Landscape Architecture. These are recognised by AILA (Australian Institue of Landscape Architects). They are University of Western Australia, Queensland University of Technology, University of New South Wales, University of Canberra, RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), University of Melbourne, and University of Adelaide. Entry requirements will vary and we advise on checking the relevant universities for more detailed information.
You will be expected to have thorough knowledge of CAD (or AutoCAD) applications. You will be required to use this complex computer program in almost any aspect of drafting your plans.
The entry criteria for tertiary institiutions differs from year to year. The above comments are a guide only. To gain specific entry criteria either contact the relevant university or use Hobson's The Good University Guide.
Relevant Universities Colleges & TAFE
Careernav have trolled through all the universities, specialist colleges and TAFE’s across the nation to identify those courses we consider relevant to this career. We have only focussed on the core single degree and its full time period. We acknowledge many combination degrees are available and different students combine different degrees. Course names also differ by university and we have grouped like courses together. We may have missed the odd course being offered, so we recommend for a more detailed guide check with the universities direct or one of the university course guide books such as Hobson’s. Please note Careernav are totally impartial and do not recommend one tertiary institution over another. To view the A to Z of tertiary institutions that offer relevant courses for this career.
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About the Author
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (ALIA)
AILA was founded in 1966 and aims to maintain standards of professional practice, to educate the public about the profession, and to achieve a high standard of environmental planning and design. Registered landscape architects are recognised by the AILA which has established standards of entry and codes of professional conduct. The AILA’s vision is to grow and enhance the profession of landscape architecture and to provide leadership in the creation of meaningful, equitable and sustainable environments.
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