Bachelor (Honours)
Ready to shape tomorrow's landscapes?
Ready to shape tomorrow's landscapes? Your journey to making a positive impact on the world by designing real-world change begins here!
Do you imagine a future where urban and regional landscapes are designed to be sustainable, adaptive and resilient to climate change? Landscape Architects design and plan public spaces to ensure the ecological and social health of environments that we all live, work and play in.
UNSW's Bachelor of Landscape Architecture will inspire and equip you with the knowledge and skills to design socially and environmentally responsive environments for a multi-species world.
Have Impact: Design real-world projects that mitigate climate change and address ecological challenges, social equity and human health. Our research informed teaching will enable you to act.
Immersive Fieldwork: Learning from Country is essential to developing a deep knowledge and love of the landscape. Develop relational practice with the landscape and its communities. Explore iconic and award-winning landscape projects through field trips and site visits.
Transformative Journeys: Understand the world from new perspectives. Our suite of inter-disciplinary elective courses equip you with the skills to work across disciplines and in other geographical contexts. Our international studio courses and student exchange networks offer you a once in a lifetime experience abroad.
Collaborative Community: As you work together in our design studios you will build a community of like-minded peers. Experience a wide range of approaches to landscape architecture with our award-winning educators, researchers and industry professionals as they partner with you on your journey.Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community. Plus, access supportive student associations such as the Built Environment Student Association (BESA).
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Domestic students are eligible to apply for the following volume of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits towards their UNSW degree that belong in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture:
Considering your previous qualifications and their relevance to the chosen program at UNSW, the type and amount of credit you can apply for, as well as the duration of your remaining program, will then be determined.
Assessment by the Program Director is required for RPL applications toward Professional Accredited programs. Please note that eligibility for the full volume of RPL may be subject to accreditation requirements.
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Portfolio Entry
At UNSW School of Built Environment, we recognise your creative potential. With BE Portfolio Entry, you can submit a portfolio of your best creative work to showcase your talent and boost your chance of admission. Learn more about BE Portfolio Entry.
UNSW also offers a number of other alternative entry schemes to support you in boosting your admission opportunities. Explore your alternative entry options.
TAFE Admission Pathways
If you've completed a qualification under a relevant TAFE Training Package, you can receive credit transfer for up to 90 units of credit (UOC) into the Landscape Architecture (Honours). Please see here for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) study plan.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
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International ATAR
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75
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| UNSW Foundation Studies GPA |
6.9
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)
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10
All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1. |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
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26
Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)
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1130
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies. |
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
Typically, international students are eligible to apply for the following volume of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits towards their UNSW degree that belong in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture:
Generally, International students must ensure that their prior qualifications are assessed and deemed relevant to the program they intend to pursue. Additionally, they are required to maintain a full-time study load as part of the conditions for their Confirmation of Enrolment.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
This degree will prepare you for being a professional who can combat climate change through sustainable design. As urban areas increase in population density, you will be at the forefront of decision making that delivers improved environmental, social and long-term economic benefits for communities. Being a landscape architect is your opportunity to create real and lasting positive impact.
With a range of experience across design and visual communication, plant knowledge, relational practice with First Nation custodians, sustainable materials, digital technology, environmental and social policy, best landscape management practices, contracts, ethics and tendering - you'll graduate with the practical skills and confidence to pursue your chosen career.
Once you've graduated and completed a period of approved professional experience, you'll qualify to undertake the process for Professional Registration with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.