Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Are you looking for a way to enrich the world? Grow your knowledge of landscape ecology and learn how creative and sustainable landscape design nourishes healthier environments. Lincoln University's Bachelor of Landscape Architecture is the longest-running landscaping degree in New Zealand. It will help you seed an exciting future.

Build a firm foundation in all the aspects of modern-day landscape architecture. Then specialise in landscape ecology, resilient and sustainable community design, as well as design and planning of urban and rural landscapes.

You'll expand your knowledge working on real projects and connect with seasoned practitioners. Plus if you achieve the required grades in your third and fourth courses, you graduate with Honours. 

This degree is accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA). Graduates are eligible to become registered professionals and are highly sought-after in public and private sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and further afield. 

During your study, you're expected to complete: 

• No less than six weeks in an approved office-based professional practice
• No less than three weeks in an approved aspect of landscape implementation
• Three weeks applied practice in LASC393 - Practicum: applied landscape practice 

General Secondary Education Certificate, plus one year (full-time equivalent) of successful study at a recognised university, Good passing grades

Lincoln's Bachelor of Landscape Architecture has an enviable international reputation. As a graduate, you'll be able to explore opportunities at home or abroad because of your strength in design, planning and your ability to apply the real-world experience gained during your study to a wide range of projects.

Practical work requirements

During your study, you're expected to complete: 

• No less than six weeks in an approved office-based professional practice
• No less than three weeks in an approved aspect of landscape implementation
• Three weeks applied practice in LASC393 - Practicum: applied landscape practice 

For more information on the practical aspects of study, or request a copy of the Practical Work Handbook, contact the Practical Work Coordinator at [email protected] or phone +64 3 423 0061.

This degree has already opened up heaps of opportunities for me because sustainable design is something that everybody is talking about and wanting to see in our city and rural environments.

Corey Annandale

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

1. Create your MyLinc Account:

Create an account and submit your application in MyLinc. 
Use an email that you can access and a password you can remember. We recommend monitoring your email spam or junk folders for account verification emails. If these don’t arrive, contact us for help.

 2. Make your study application: 

Once your MyLinc account is set up, log in to make your application. Let us know what you would like to study and give us as much information as you can, as this will help speed up your application. You can save your progress and come back later to complete your application. 

We ask for information about: 

• Your chosen study programme
• When you expect to start
• Your previous study, including your last year of high school
• Your English language test results (if English is not your first language)
• Other documents to support your application if applicable. 

If you are unable to provide your documents in your application, email them to [email protected]. 

 3. Monitor your emails

We’ll keep in touch with you about your application via email and may ask for more information. Once we have everything we need, and if you meet the criteria for your chosen qualification, you will receive an offer letter via email. 

 4. Accept your offer on MyLinc

After you accept your offer on MyLinc, you’ll receive instructions on how to complete your enrolment. You’ll also get your LU username, password and email address. These are sent via email, so monitor your junk/spam folders.  

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