Landscape architecture is a design discipline that is concerned with the environment as a whole; its design, development, planning and management. It aims to create and sustain habitats for people and other living things in ways which conserve and celebrate ecological relationships, cultural values and symbolic associations. The principal focus of landscape architecture is the theory and practice of landscape design with a strong emphasis on landscape planning, cultural studies and conservation of the environment.

Students develop a critical awareness of social and environmental issues, a creative approach to landscape design and landscape planning, and a sound foundation in the technical and professional requirements of landscape architecture practice. In addition, the program aims to instill an ethical commitment to care of the environment and a strongly responsible attitude to the wider community.

Studying Landscape Architecture at UNSW

Landscape Architecture is offered at UNSW through UNSW Built Environment. At an undergraduate level, the Faculty offers a four year full-time program, the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. Postgraduate research study is also available.