This course is ideal if you have an Honours Degree or Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture or Garden Design and want to progress to full professional membership of the Landscape Institute.

The PgDip is designed around a major design project and four further taught modules, which are:

• Professional practice: law, professional practice, planning and urbanism (lectures)
• Abstract to reality: from philosophy and theory to detailed design (lectures)
• Exploring the edges: fringe landscape/settlement planning and structure planting (studio)
• Theory and context in the studio: inclusive design and the richness of detail (studio)

Key Facts

On successful completion of the PgDip you can apply to become a licentiate member of the Landscape Institute (LI), the chartered body for landscape architecture in the UK. Full chartered status is gained following completion of the LI’s Professional Practice Examination after a further two years in practice.

Further Studies

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

Students have found employment, both during and on completion of the course, in a wide range of design practices in the UK and overseas.

Course Structure

You will develop your creative, artistic, technical and critical abilities as well as professional expertise. There is a strong emphasis on research and publications in the areas relating to the art of design, the design process and urban green space.

If you wish to pursue your academic study further, then the MA Landscape Architecture is awarded on completion of a dissertation.

Learning is facilitated through the use of a dedicated studio teaching space and extensive IT facilities. This is supported not only by our own internationally recognised staff but also a wide range of expert visiting tutors and lecturers.

Assessments

By coursework in all modules except for professional practice, which is partly assessed by a written exam. The majority of coursework is related to design projects, although some modules will require the submission of written papers, drawn theoretical analysis and construction and planting design workbooks/studies.

Entry Requirements

• A first degree in landscape architecture or garden design from an approved institution
• Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Application Details

Apply direct to BIAD faculty office.

Fees Notes

For information on fees please contact BIAD Admissions: Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5150 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.