C09079v1 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Landscape

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The first intake for this course is in 2017.

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Landscape offers graduates of the Bachelor of Design in Landscape (C10341) the opportunity to pursue advanced work in subject areas related to landscape architecture and prepares them for postgraduate research. The Bachelor of Design in Landscape is designed to develop skills in design, construction and management associated with natural and built landscapes.

This degree is for those who are passionate about sustainability, ecology, urban environments and design. Equipped with the applied knowledge of how successful public spaces can help bind complex city environments, students learn to create sustainable and cohesive places. Through intensive design studio projects, students develop creative, practical and resilient design solutions that combine both art and science. This combination is essential to balancing environmental needs with those of contemporary society and culture. Students are poised to become design professionals who can creatively address key challenges of contemporary society including climate change, urban densification and biodiversity loss.

To teach the necessary design strategies, tools and methods, the degree focuses on global cities, notably in Europe and Asia. This focus is manifested in case studies, design and planning theory, technical analysis, and global study tours. A strong international focus is balanced by in-depth study of the local environment to ensure that ecological thinking is applied to city landscape design.

The honours stream allows students to work at a higher level of academic study in a relevant area of interest. UTS offers graduates the opportunity to apply to the Master of Landscape Architecture (approved for offer from Autumn 2017).

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

An appropriate first degree can include the UTS Bachelor of Design in Landscape (C10341). The following requirements also apply:

• applicants must have a credit average or better at level 2 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (or equivalent from another university)
• the feasibility of the proposed project must be demonstrated by a two or three page description of the thesis proposed including an account of the methods to be employed in completing the project
• applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of what is involved in undertaking the research for the project in the proposed area of study
• the availability of staff for supervision as indicated in a signed statement by a potential supervisor.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Course completion requirements

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