BLArch - Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

BLArch

program details

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program is of four years duration and requires full-time attendance throughout. Students are introduced to the theory and practice of landscape architecture through an exploration of design principles, graphic techniques, ecological processes and studies of human modification of the environment.

As students progress through the program, increasing emphasis is laid upon creative design with particular application to Australian conditions. Projects are related to the subject matter of concurrent lectures, and culminate in landscape studies of regional and national significance.

The majority of courses are taught specifically within the Landscape Architecture Program. However, contact with the students and staff of other Schools is assured by the inclusion of courses from other disciplines within the Faculty and the University's General Studies program and the program of elective courses.

The program seeks the synthesis of knowledge and skills is through project based learning in a sequence of eight Design Studios. Support courses are grouped into the strands:

In the final two years of the program, students are able to undertake a significant component of elective courses from the landscape architecture program, other programs within the faculty or from other faculties, which effectively allow them to develop a major specialization. In the final year, students research and write a 15,000 - 20,000 word thesis on a topic of their choice.

Degree Rules

  1. The degree of Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is awarded at either Pass or Honours level after the successful completion of a minimum of 192 units of credit.
  2. To fulfill these requirements, students must complete:
    • 156 units of core courses, being all those prescribed in the faculty regulations for this program.
    • 24 units of open electives, selected in accordance with the Faculty regulations for undergraduate study in the Faculty of the Built Environment.
    • 12 units of General Education in accordance with University requirements.
  3. The standard duration of the program is 4 years consisting of 8 semesters of full-time study (24 units of credit per semester) plus the required work experience.
  4. General Education courses may not be taken before a student enters Year 2 of the Program.
  5. There is an option in Yr 4 to undertake a thesis. This specialised and independent study, allows students to gain or extend their in depth knowledge and understanding of a particular aspect of landscape architecture. Students may substitute the thesis for 12 UOC of elective credit. To qualify for the thesis, students must have an overall WAM of 70 by and submit an application to the Head of Program by the end of Year 3. The thesis is approximately 12,000 words in length. Each student conducts the required research, organization of material and writing under the guidance of their supervisor.
  6. A Progress Portfolio will be submitted at the end of second year as part of the assessment for LAND1202 and to determine progression into the third year of design. Similarly, another Progress Portfolio will be submitted at the end of third year which will determine progression into the final year of design.

General Education Requirement

All students are required to satisfy the University's General Education requirements by completing 12UoC. Students are only able to do a maximum of 6 UoC General Education from any one Faculty and only of 3UoC General Education from their own Faculty. Where students have received advanced standing/exemptions for General Education any remaining general education requirements must be done outside their own Faculty.

Student Exchange Programs

The university has established an extensive and growing number of Student Exchange programs with universities around the world. The Faculty encourages all students to consider participating in a student exchange program. For detailed information on course options contact the International Office.

Honours

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree may be awarded with Honours based upon the quality of performance in the program and in accordance with current Faculty regulations. Honours are Class 1 or Class 2 Division 1 or Class 2 Division 2.