About the Course – Landscape Design

This program combines a research-led foundation with a multidisciplinary approach to the theory and practice of landscape design. It will help you acquire the values, knowledge, and skills critical to the design and management of sustainable environments and open space systems.

This is an innovative and research-led degree that puts you in a position from where you can enjoy an exciting career in this unique field. This degree will help you acquire the skills needed to design, construct, and maintain commercial and residential landscapes. Students learn about plants and soil science, along with water and soil conservation techniques. Studying landscape design opens a world of possibilities on an international scale as new urban environments all over the world are designed using landscape principles.

Career Prospect

Landscape designing involves both the science and art of designing natural spaces. Landscape designers should be knowledgeable about plants, landscaping procedures, and business principles. The prospective candidates must be eligible for the educational and experiential requirements to become a landscape designer. The professional designers are trained in the principles of horticulture and design and have an eye for portion, balance, and texture. They provide conceptual plans and may coordinate the implementation of landscape projects. As a landscape designer, you may have an opportunity to work with other landscape service professionals or landscape architects. Apart from working for large landscaping companies, urban development firms, or golf courses, you can also be self-employed.

Career Opportunity

With this degree, you can work in various sectors such as:With this degree, you can work in various sectors such as:

● state and local governments
● national park and management agencies
● cultural heritage units
● landscape architecture and multidisciplinary design practices

Alternatively, you can also set up your own gardening, landscape design, or landscape architecture business. After developing your expertise and building a reputation, you may choose to be employed or self-employed as a consultant. You can work as 

● Environmental consultant.
● Environmental education officer.
● Field trials officer.
● Interior and spatial designer.
● Nature conservation officer.
● Planning and development surveyor.
● Plant breeder/geneticist.
● Urban designer.

Course Available by Providers

The courses are generally provided at Bachelor (UG), and Master (PG) levels.

COURSES UNDER ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING