Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Grad Entry)

    Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Grad Entry)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 22,070 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 15, 2027

    Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Grad Entry)

    About

    Expand your career opportunities to a new level as a professional landscape architect.

    If you already have a bachelor’s degree but are looking to enter a defined profession, Lincoln University’s full-time Graduate entry BLA only takes two years to complete. This makes it one of the shortest professional Landscape Architecture degrees in Australasia and it 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.

    Practical work requirements

    During your study, you’re expected to complete:

    • A minimum of three weeks practical landscape design implementation
    • Full details are in the course handbook

    For more information on the practical aspects of study, contact the Practical Work Co-ordinator at [email protected] or phone +64 3 423 0061.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Completion of an undergraduate degree plus demonstration of design ability. This ability can be demonstrate through one of the following means:

    1. submission of a portfolio of drawings, paintings, photography or other expression of design-related skills and creativity
    2. achieving a minimum of B- in either one of two Lincoln University courses, DESN 102 or DESN 103.

    If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.

    If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

    Recommended preparation
    • Ecology (highly recommended)
    • Horticulture
    • Environmental Studies
    • Geography
    • Māori Studies
    • Fine arts

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    English Language

    LU EL 65%

    IELTS (Academic) Now accepting One Skill Retake

    6.0 overall, with no individual component less than 5.5

    TOEFL iBT

    Overall score of 60 (with at least 18 in Writing)

    Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)

    Overall score of 169, with no individual component less than 162

    Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    50 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 42

    NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic Endorsement) Duolingo English Test Minimum Score 105 (no score below 95)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,070 / year

    Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Grad Entry)

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    Lincoln University Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch