Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Grad Entry)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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]](https://www.lincoln.ac.nz/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#59292b383a2d303a38352e362b32193530373a36353777383a773723) or phone +64 3 423 0061.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.