Lincoln University's Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Graduate Entry) is an option for people who want to study Landscape Architecture and already have a bachelor’s degree. Students taking the B.L.A. (Graduate Entry) option can complete their programme in two years.

The degree is taught by the School of Landscape Architecture - the longest established school of its type in New Zealand and staffed by internationally-acclaimed academics.

The B.L.A. is accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects meaning graduates are eligible to become registered professionals who are highly sought after within both public and private sectors throughout New Zealand, Australia and internationally.

Lincoln University has an international reputation for excellence in Landscape Architecture. Our graduates are employed all over the world because of their strength in design and planning, their ability to think, and the real world experience they gain during their study.

In addition to providing an in-depth foundation in all aspects of landscape architecture, Lincoln’s B.L.A. programme specialises in: landscape and urban ecology, resilient landscape design, sustainable communities, structure planning, urban landscapes and indigenous Maori landscape design.

Practical Work

A period of Practical Work is a requirement of this qualification and full details are available in the handbook.

For the B.L.A. (Graduate Entry) the requirement is no less than three weeks of landscape implementation practical work.

All of the following:
• Completion of an undergraduate degree
• Demonstration of design ability