Diploma of Design and Architecture (Standard), Leading to Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) UTS College, Australia

Diploma of Design and Architecture

The Diploma of Design and Architecture prepares you for the complete range of exciting degrees offered by the UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. Our student community enjoy a connected and collaborative learning environment, with a strong emphasis on practical design skills, creative thinking and concept generation.

There are two distinct streams offered: Architecture and Design. You will have the chance to study a combination of visual and spatial design, while taking core subjects in line with those offered at the UTS School of Architecture and the UTS School of Design.
 

Leading to: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours)

Targeted at individuals with a passion for sustainability, ecology, urban design, and the environment, this four-year honours degree in Landscape Architecture hones design, construction, and management skills for natural and built landscapes.

Choose this course to creatively tackle contemporary challenges such as climate change, urban growth, and biodiversity loss. It stands out by blending theory with practical studio projects, fostering your ability to integrate landscape and public space to enhance complex urban settings.

You'll gain expertise in producing cohesive, sustainable, and resilient design solutions that merge aesthetics with functionality. The course's global perspective enriches your understanding through case studies, design research, and international study tours.

Teaching methods include interactive studios and hands-on projects, ensuring you apply your learning to real-world scenarios. The honours component allows for deeper academic exploration in your area of interest, with a pathway to a Master's degree.

Upon completion, you'll be equipped for leadership in landscape design, land management, and urban planning, ready to influence urban and rural landscapes with innovative and critical thinking.

The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) is for students who are interested in design that is nature-based, ecological, community-led, and climate positive. Landscape architecture is a growing profession and graduates secure positions in leading design practices, at home and abroad. Graduates are creative and critical thinkers, skilled in emerging technologies and can practice as a landscape architect and begin their pathway to professional registration, supported by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).