Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design

The Bachelor of Landscape Architectural Design at RMIT University focuses on creative and practical skills in shaping and managing outdoor spaces. Across three years of full-time study, you will tackle units of study covering site analysis, planting design, sustainable systems, and community engagement. Expect studio-based learning, fieldwork, and design critiques to deepen your understanding of how landscapes function in Australian urban and rural contexts.

RMIT structures its degrees around semesters, with each unit assigned a set number of credit points. You'll build a portfolio through design studios and complete a capstone project in the final year, bringing together research and project work on real sites. Emphasis is placed on Australian environmental factors, such as climate, biodiversity, and Indigenous perspectives, which are critical to landscape architecture here.

A strong connection to Melbourne’s industry is a hallmark. The university maintains links with local councils, design firms, and government agencies. There’s a focus on gaining work-ready skills; integrated work experience or placements with landscape architecture practices are available. This course suits creative thinkers interested in combining design, ecology, and social values.

• Landscape designer in private practice or multidisciplinary firms
• Design roles in urban planning, parks, and recreation departments
• Jobs with local councils, state government, or consulting firms
• Positions in environmental restoration and community development projects

Employers include design consultancies, government agencies, and construction firms across Australia. Completing this degree may support eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), and international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying. To confirm pathways to professional registration or further study, see RMIT’s website.