BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture and Design Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University

This module introduces underlying issues, principles, and tools associated with the subject of architecture. You'll develop fundamental design skills, processes, and techniques relevant to conceive, resolve, and communicate basic design tasks that respond to simple briefs. The module supports a range of learning activities that will familiarise you with analogue representation and physical modelling. You'll also be introduced to the use of appropriate graphic design software.

This module introduces you to contemporary multidisciplinary and collaborative theory and practice. You'll explore how natural and cultural processes and practices have shaped the development of spatial disciplines and their connection to current discussions of space and place. The module examines the broader historical and theoretical contexts, including society, nature, culture, politics, economy, sciences, and the arts. It helps you understand the environmental and societal implications of yo

Discover the fundamentals of the climate emergency, biodiversity and their global impacts. You'll explore the primary relationships between people and their environments, both built and natural. The module also looks in depth at what environment really means and how human activity ultimately shapes and changes these environments.

Investigate various phases of the design process through the development of a simple spatial project. You'll understand how design proposals are conceived, developed, and resolved in response to simple briefs, research findings, and iterative processes. The module supports a range of learning activities including site analysis, research and design strategies, as well as basic detailing. You'll also be introduced to the use of appropriate CAD software.

Understand the wealth of global perspectives on the histories of architectures, interiors, and landscapes. This module introduces you to major traditions and examples of design within these three disciplines and shows in detail their interconnectedness over time. You'll examine the very definition of history, its relationship to theory, and its implications for the creation of knowledge. Additionally, you'll further develop research techniques and academic writing skills to improve your proficie

This module introduces the rationale and underlying principles driving choice of materials and planting, as well as the basic approaches of assembling them. You'll also develop your knowledge of key structural principles, ecological contexts, terminology and typologies through exploration of detailed technical drawings and information.

This module will provide you with the opportunity to create and apply design interventions within landscape types and character areas. You'll undertake research into the current influences on a rural landscape. Using a range of visual 2D and 3D media to communicate your ideas, you'll design a relevant landscape intervention and associated planting proposals.

Develop and resolve creative ideas that will complement the landscape.

Learn to examine and identify a broad spectrum of indigenous and introduced plant materials. You'll apply this knowledge to a wide range of landscape scenarios as you consider the key principles of plant and landscape management. You'll also develop an understanding of sustainable hard materials.

Complete an in-depth analysis of a neighbourhood with emphasis on creating a rationale for future design actions. You'll explore a broad range of physical, social, and cultural contexts applicable to the built and semi-natural environment. Your analysis work will inform design proposals for the area.

Develop spatial and landscape site designs using the organisation of place, space, activities, materials, plants and people. You'll gain knowledge of issues, processes, methods and tools that impact the design and delivery of landscape designs. With the opportunity to explore live client requirements, this module will enable you to develop skills in the design and communication of proposals for delivery.

Explore the significant designers, ideas, movements and design processes of the 20th and 21st centuries from around the globe. This module will provide a basis and theoretical understanding of the practice of landscape architecture. It will inform your associated design projects and introduce you to design research.

Experience, reflect upon and develop an understanding of the processes of engaging with communities in the planning, design and management of their environments.

Explore and resolve a detailed design project for a real community-based client using appropriate materials and fabrication techniques, and communicate the outcome via a range of digital and traditional media.

This module will provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate creativity, personal focus and design competence. You'll undertake a comprehensive landscape architecture challenge, from design research through to a resolved design, including technical details.

This module will prepare you for professional practice by encouraging a critical awareness of landscape architecture. You'll develop individual skills and knowledge relevant to your chosen career through the production of a reflective portfolio, incorporating a CV.