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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K31F
Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping the built environment. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Want to learn how to design the outside world? Apply for this Landscape Architecture degree course to gain real industry exposure and work on a wide range of exciting briefs. This course focuses on offering experience through practice, which will enhance your chances of securing a role after you graduate. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Design Principles
Visual Communication and Drawing
Introduction to Landscape Design
Site Analysis and Contextual Research
Digital Design Tools and CAD
Sustainable Landscape Systems
Design Project Studio
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:K31F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD 80 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,500 | £41,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
3%Studying
9%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
69%Learning resources
82%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Landscape Architecture with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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