Course details

Summary

The Lincoln University BLA is accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) meaning graduates are eligible to become registered professionals who are highly sought after within both public and private sectors throughout New Zealand, Australia and internationally. In addition to providing an in-depth foundation in all aspects of landscape architecture, Lincoln’s BLA programme specialises in: landscape and urban ecology, resilient landscape design, sustainable communities, structure planning, urban landscapes and indigenous Maori landscape design. The BLA can be awarded with honours to those students who achieve a sufficiently high standard in their fourth year courses.

Programme structure:

• Pass at least 480 credits (courses and studios)
• Pass all compulsory courses
• Completion of practical work component
• Attendance at compulsory field tour.

Practical work:

• Not less than 6 weeks in an approved office-based professional practice
• Not less than 3 weeks in an approved aspect of landscape implementation
• Three weeks applied practice in LASC 393 - Practicum: Applied Landscape Practice.

Career outcomes:

Lincoln University has an international reputation for excellence in landscape architecture. Our graduates are employed all over the world because of their strength in design and planning, their ability to think, and the real world experience they gain during their study.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification. They should also have obtained an overall CAE or FCE score of 169, with no individual component less than 162; PTE of 50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42; Lincoln University English Language of LU EL 65%; NZCEL of Level 4 (Academic Endorsement).