How to become a landscape architect
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You could do a degree that is recognised by the Landscape Institute. You could do a subject like:
- landscape architecture
- garden design
- landscape design and technology
- landscape or urban planning
- environmental conservation
Work experience
You might find it useful to get some work experience in landscape architecture to help with your course application. Find out some of the different ways to get work experience
Postgraduate course
If you already have a degree in a related subject like architecture, horticulture or botany, you might be able to do a postgraduate course that is accredited by the Landscape Institute.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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College
You could do a college course to start training to become a landscape architect.
You could do a level 3 certificate or diploma in landscape construction or horticultural practice.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a chartered landscape professional degree apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship usually takes 5 years to complete and is a mix of learning on the job and academic study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Professional and industry bodies
You could become a member of the Landscape Institute to keep up to date with the landscape industry.
Further information
You can find out more about how to become a landscape architect from the Landscape Institute.