Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design

About the course

Build a foundation in landscape architectural design for natural and urban environments, developing skills in planning, design, and the construction and management of outdoor spaces. You’ll explore site analysis, design thinking and communication, and learn to create proposals for public and private landscapes. Study on campus in Melbourne City in a practice-based undergraduate design degree in landscape architecture. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue work designing and shaping outdoor environments across public, private and urban development contexts. Career paths include landscape designer, landscape architect, planning and development officer, and related roles supporting architects and urban design teams. Opportunities span consulting practices, government and local councils, property and infrastructure projects, and environmental or public realm initiatives for a bachelor-level qualification in landscape architecture.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)