Landscape Architecture involves the art of planning, creating, managing, rehabilitating, and preserving green space as well as the design of man-made structures. This field of study continues to develop original answers to current problems involving the aesthetics of green spaces around roadways, parks, gardens and much more.

Numerous components from various disciplines, including botany, climatology, topography, and floriculture are brought together in this discipline and study topics include architectural design, site planning, living space design, urban planning and design, park planning, regional planning, and historic preservation. Topics also include plants and their uses, digital landscape graphics, social issues in environmental design, cultural landscape, technical drawing, and the history of public places.

Students can enrol in challenging and varied Landscape Architecture courses that help prepare them for success. These courses teach students how to plan and build landscapes using plants, trees, buildings, and other organic and artificial features. They also learn how to combine art and science to create beautiful and breathtaking spaces while also developing necessary technical and business skills. In addition, aesthetic sensitivity, environmental awareness, and ingenuity in emphasising the practical applications of design ideas are among talents that landscape architecture students gain.

Study levels:

A bachelor of Architecture degree is a professional course that is considered to be creative and full of challenges. Interested students can opt for a course in Landscape Architecture which is offered by colleges and universities in India and abroad at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level via degrees, certificates and diplomas. These include:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Landscape Architecture
• Bachelor in Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
• Bachelor of Science in Landscape Technology
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Landscape Architecture
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Urban Landscape Architecture
• Bachelor in Landscape Contracting
• Bachelor in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design
• Master in Landscape Architecture
• Master of Fine Arts in Landscape Architecture
• Master of Arts in Landscape Architecture
• Master of Arts in Landscape and Urbanism
• Master of Science in Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation
• Master of Science in Engineering Landscape Architecture
• Master in Landscaping of the Urban Environment
• Master in Landscape Ecology
• Master of Landscape Architecture
• Master of Science in Synthetic Landscapes
• Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Landscape Architecture
• Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture

Specialisations:

At the postgraduate level, students will be given more opportunities to focus on their interests, choosing one or more topics to focus on. The possible specializations will vary depending on the institution and common options include:

• Landscape Design
• Site Planning
• Urban Design
• Regional Landscape Planning
• Park and Recreation Planning
• Land Development Planning
• Ecological Planning and Design
• Heritage Conservation
• Landscape Reclamation and Restoration
• Social/Behavioural aspects of Landscape Design
• Consulting Services

Employability:

With a degree in landscape architecture, graduates can advance their career in a number of ways, including taking on more responsibilities, managing projects, leading a team, and specialising.

Graduates can advance to top consultant positions, become partners in a private practice, or start their own business with significant expertise and excellent commercial understanding. In addition, lecturing at higher education institutions is an alternative career option, or possibly something you could pursue part time to complement other work.

Job titles include:

• Architect Manager
• Architectural Assistant
• Art Director
• Civil Engineer
• Construction Managers
• Data Analyst
• Drafters
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists
• Hydrologists
• Landscape Account Manager
• Landscape Architecture Supervisor
• Landscape Assessor
• Landscape Consultant
• Landscape Planner
• Landscape Scientist
• Lecturer
• Nursery Grower
• Residential Landscape Architect
• Sales/Business Development Manager
• Site Designer
• Surveying and Mapping Technicians
• Surveyors
• Technical Assistant
• Urban and Regional Planners