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- Learn about landscape systems and to understand the complexity of landscape in relation to the creation of outdoor spaces with positive cultural and environmental impact.
- Benefit from our 50-year history as one of Australia's principal landscape educators and our graduates are leading practitioners employed around the world.
- Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct.
Highlights
- Learn about landscape systems and to understand the complexity of landscape in relation to the creation of outdoor spaces with positive cultural and environmental impact.
- Benefit from our 50-year history as one of Australia's principal landscape educators and our graduates are leading practitioners employed around the world.
- Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct.
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What to expect
Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture)
In this course you will learn about landscape systems and to understand the complexity of landscape in relation to the creation of outdoor spaces with positive cultural and environmental impact.
Our landscape architecture course is relevant and informed by the latest research. You'll work on real-world landscape design projects in practical studio settings and involving community participation.
We have a 50-year history as one of Australia's principal landscape educators and our graduates are leading practitioners employed around the world.
Our graduates find careers independently, in small partnerships or as a member of large multidisciplinary teams with other professionals such as architects, engineers, urban designers and town planners. You may work in private practice or in government areas at local, state and federal levels.
You will be engaged primarily in site planning, site design, planting design and landscape planning. Careers include pathways to being an accredited landscape architecture, landscape designer, landscape technician, and landscape construction technician. Many graduates enjoy work in overseas practices.
Bachelor of Science
Challenge your thinking in science with real-world learning and relevant, up-to-date courses.
Major in biological sciences, chemistry, earth science, environmental science or physics, and choose from a wide range of complementary or diverse study options to match your interests and aspirations.
Be at the cutting edge of international science education with access to our multimillion dollar research and teaching facilities, including our Science and Engineering Precinct.
Get real-world experience through work experience opportunities and our Vacation Research program. Study opportunities include student-led projects, international study tours, and access to experienced lecturers and industry representatives.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
With your understanding of environmental impacts of mining, tourism and urban development, you’ll be equipped to rehabilitate and reforest degraded sites, or design outdoor spaces that enhance the environment.
Professional recognition
Graduates can join the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) as a graduate member and apply to become a Registered Landscape Architect (AILA) with at least eight years of additional practical experience.
Possible careers
- Landscape Architect
- Scientist
Details and units
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Science. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
Design component
You will complete:
- four school-wide impact lab units (48 credit points)
- the landscape architecture major (144 credit points), including:
- four shared foundation units (48 credit points)
- eight units (96 credit points) from the discipline.
Science component
You will complete five core units (60 credit points) and a science major (132 credit points) in one of the following study areas:
- biological sciences
- chemistry
- earth science
- environmental science
- physics
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 384 credit points, made up of 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture) and 192 credit points from the Bachelor of Science. You will undertake the two components of the double degree concurrently.
Design component
You will complete:
- four school-wide impact lab units (48 credit points)
- the landscape architecture major (144 credit points), including:
- four shared foundation units (48 credit points)
- eight units (96 credit points) from the discipline.
Science component
You will complete five core units (60 credit points) and a science major (132 credit points) in one of the following study areas:
- biological sciences
- chemistry
- earth science
- environmental science
- physics
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course.
Requirements
- OP
- 14
- Selection
rank - 70
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
Don't have an OP or selection rank?
Starting uni in 2021?
There are some changes to subjects and the qualifications we’ll consider for entry to QUT from 2021 and beyond. Make sure you’re prepared to apply.
The selection rank is a good indication of the equivalent ATAR.
- Course code
- ID20
- QTAC code
- 419072
- CRICOS code
- 096575M
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
- Offer Guarantee
- Yes
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
- Maths B
Recommended Study: At least one of biology, chemistry, earth science, geography, maths C or physics. We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
If you are currently in Year 12 or below, check the subjects for 2021 entry on the assumed knowledge page.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019
The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Minimum academic requirements
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Subject prerequisites
- Maths B
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Guide to entry thresholds
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
- OP
- 14
- Rank
- 70
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021: CSP $9,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $35,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2020 fees
2020 CSP $9,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2020 fees
2020: $39,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about undergraduate course fees
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.