This course offers a conversion route into the professional discipline of landscape architecture for students with a first degree in a different subject. The course is accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) – the professional body for landscape architecture in the UK – and successful completion of this course, followed by the Postgraduate Diploma, will make you eligible for licentiate membership of the LI.

Key Facts

On successful completion, this course enables you to apply for membership of the Landscape Institute (LI), the profession’s governing body and for a full-time Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.

The Graduate Diploma is closely bound to the Postgraduate Diploma/MA course, with which it forms a conversion course should you wish to move into professional landscape architecture practice. Thanks to this ‘conversion’ function, the course is particularly suitable if you’re a mature student looking for career change or development.

Further Studies

At postgraduate level you can progress to a full-time Master’s in Landscape Design.

BIAD offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, all of which involve innovative research and provide vocationally valuable experience. They also act as an entry point to doctoral research. In the independent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008, 60 per cent of the research was judged to be of ‘world-leading’ quality. The MA courses are assessed continuously via individual tutorials, group critiques and written assignments. You’ll receive written and oral feedback at the end of each module.

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Postgraduate Studentships are available through a Block Grant Partnership (BGP). Birmingham City University has been successful in its application for a BGP and has been allocated a specific number of awards for a five-year period. The awards will be advertised and administered by the University and are available for art and design-based postgraduate courses. The studentships provide funding for graduates who want to continue their studies, conduct further research or to enhance their professional opportunities in a range of careers.

The School of Art is an Arts Council England recognised RFO (regularly funded organisation) – the only educational RFO in the region. You will be supported by active researchers from the Centre for Fine Art Research (CFAR).

For further information and to apply for a bursary, refer to the Guide for Applicants for Postgraduate Awards in the Arts and Humanities on the AHRC website ahrc.ac.uk. Applications should be submitted to the AHRC before April 2010. Applicants should have or expect to gain a first class or 2:1 degree.

For further information on courses Tel: +44(0)121 331 5595 or go direct to the courses section of the website.

Employment Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma is closely bound to the Postgraduate Diploma/MA course, with which it forms a conversion course should you wish to move into professional landscape architecture practice.

Modules

The course is designed around five modules, three of which are project-based and two lecture-based. These cover the key areas of landscape design required to study professional landscape architecture at postgraduate level.

Assessments

Through design studio work and coursework based on continuous assessment.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree in an appropriate subject. If you possess such a qualification, this course is intended to form the first year of a conversion route to professional qualification in landscape architecture.

Application Details

Apply direct to BIAD faculty office. Contact details are below.

Fees Notes

For information on fees please contact the School directly: Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5800 Email: biad.admissions@bcu.ac.uk

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.