Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Landscape Architecture overview
These programs are an excellent way to learn about a specific facet of landscape architecture. The University of Melbourne exemplifies this with its program focussed on garden design. This particular case provides students with the chance to learn of general landscape design and plants in addition to the intricacies of designing a flourishing garden. These courses take six months to complete if studied full time, or a year if part-time.
Employment options
These programs can extend a student’s understanding of the craft, improving their employment prospects in these positions. This particular qualification, however, is better suited to entry into a master degree, wherein students can gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and thus a better ability to enter a landscape architecture profession. These opportunities are offered in abundance here.
Scholarships and funding
Funding opportunities are quite rare in landscape architecture, but the shifting landscape of general opportunities remain an excellent option. Examples include:
- The EU 2020 Horizon Scholarship for Curtin University students studying in Europe
- The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund for students with an ancestor that fought in WWI
- The ECIG Scholarship Program is accessible to all students willing to submit a written essay
These programs tend to have specific durations and prerequisites, particularly evidenced by the Gallipoli scholarship. Fortunately, target audiences for each of these scholarships are as varied as the scholarships themselves; students can find opportunities specific to their ethnicity, nationality or any number of other distinguishing characteristics. For more information, students are advised to check the full list of scholarships specified here.
Prerequisites and selection process
These programs can be taken by those with a bachelor degree in any discipline, making them highly accessible. Even GPA requirements are quite rare, but in most cases, no more than a credit (65%) will suffice.