Undergraduate Study in Landscape Architecture
Study landscape architecture and you'll make a great choice. You'll take your first steps into a creative, rewarding profession which improves the quality of public life. A little further down the line, your work could influence how thousands of people experience and engage with their environment, every day.
Study landscape architecture at Sheffield and you'll go one better. You'll learn in a spectacular, inspirational setting, with brilliant facilities and support. And you'll learn from the leading professionals in the field, whose work is sought after and admired across the world.
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Your first steps to a great career
Nothing's guaranteed in the modern jobs market. But a degree from us is a fantastic start. In 2012 the National Student Survey looked to see how our most recent graduates were getting on. Just six months after they left us, 95 per cent were working in graduate-level jobs.
Our staff are among the most famous names not just in the study of landscape architecture but in the industry too. Join us and you'll get the benefit of their experience, with a chance to join real-world design, implementation and management activities. It's meaningful work experience from start to finish.
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Learn from the bestThe Times, Guardian and Complete University Guides all rank us among Britain's top departments for landscape architecture. Our teaching is based on the practical research done by our staff – and our research makes waves internationally. The last Research Assessment Exercise deemed 35 per cent of it 'world-leading' – more than any other university in the UK. Join us and you'll be taught by practising landscape architecture professionals. They're regularly sought out to work on prestigious projects like London's Olympic Park and ground-breaking 'green roof' schemes. To put it simply, at Sheffield you'll learn from the best. |
An inspirational place to learnWe've just moved back to the University's famous Arts Tower – a spectacular listed building that's just had a £25million refurb. Join us and you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views from your studio over Sheffield and the beautiful Peak District. There's more to it than that, of course. Each studio is kitted out with state-of-the-art facilities to stimulate and nurture your creativity – from drawing boards and spray booths to our wireless network and high-spec computers running powerful industry-standard design software. |
Make yourself at homeWe're not just a world-class academic department – we're a sociable bunch too. There's always an event coming up with Landmark, our student society – whether it's a guest speaker, a site visit or just a drink and a chat. You'll be on first-name terms with teaching staff, and your personal tutor is on hand to deal with any problems. Second and third year students act as peer mentors to help you settle in. And our director of student welfare takes care of any particular support needs you might have. |
Your first steps to a great career
Nothing's guaranteed in the modern jobs market. But a degree from us is a fantastic start. In 2011 the National Student Survey looked to see how our most recent graduates were getting on. Just six months after they left us, 90 per cent were working in graduate-level jobs.
Our staff are among the most famous names not just in the study of landscape architecture but in the industry too. Join us and you'll get the benefit of their experience, with a chance to join real-world design, implementation and management activities. It's meaningful work experience from start to finish.
What our graduates do
Where do our graduates go? Private sector consultancies, community development agencies, local authorities, national government. Some set up their own companies, while others operate in the public or voluntary sectors, helping to improve local communities. Many focus on design. Others specialise in landscape ecology or strategic planning and policy. Some have achieved the highest levels of recognition – as president of the Landscape Institute (UK) and president of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA).
If you don't take up a career in landscape, you'll still be highly employable. Employers right across the board value the transferable skills you'll develop with us – skills like creativity, research, analysis, communication and project management. And they know Sheffield landscape graduates are among the best in the field.
More about landscape architecture as a profession
Home and awayWe believe in making a difference on our own doorstep. Some of the projects our staff and students work on are right here in Sheffield. Our landscape work in Sharrow and Parson Cross has improved libraries and children's centres for communities who depend on them. And our Green Estate project brings us together with local volunteers to regenerate areas that need it most. At the same time, our international reputation means we attract students and visitors from across the world. So we're a department with an exciting cosmopolitan buzz. Study here and you'll make friends from other nations and other cultures. Our local and global links are one more reason why we're a great place to study. |
Studying abroadOur courses are ideal for travel lovers. You'll go on many field trips to view landscape projects. Students love our international visit in the third year, to Barcelona, Berlin or Paris. It's a great social event as well as a learning opportunity. (And the cost is all included in your course fee.) And our exchange programmes allow you to study with other leading landscape schools. Stay in Europe by spending time with a university in Germany, the Netherlands or Sweden. Or travel further afield to Japan or the USA. It's all up to you. |
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