BA (Hons) Urban Landscape Architecture
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Course overview
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Starts: Sep 2026
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Duration: 3 years
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Mode: Full time
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UCAS code: K310
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Fees: UK: £9,790 (2026/27) / International: £17,500 (2026/27)
The city is your canvas.
Our urban landscape architecture degree will enable you to combine creativity, curiosity and technical skill to explore how we reimagine the natural and built environment. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching, you will develop planning and architectural design skills to plan urban landscapes and understand how environments can shape our mood and behaviours.
Student showcase
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Work by Aliyah Chaumoo
Work by Aliyah Chaumoo
Work by student Shpend Pashtriku
Work by Aliyah Chaumoo
Student work designed for Southwark Peace Garden
Students were asked by the Southwark community to design and build a garden for people affected by knife crime.
Student work from Shpend Pashtriku.
Work by student Isobel Clancy
Work by student Sarah Agill
Why study this urban landscape architecture degree?
- Develop cityscape architecture and planning skills
- Tackle social, economic, and ecological challenges to enhance cities and communities
- Investigate contemporary urban design, innovation, and construction technologies
- Build a portfolio showcasing your urban landscape design skills
- Work in state-of-the-art design studios
- Participate in international events, competitions, and live projects
- Study contemporary towns at home and abroad
- Learn from experienced faculty and industry professionals
- Explore the functional and social impacts of new construction tech
Career Opportunities:
- Landscape design and management
- Urban design consultancy
- Community development
- Landscape architecture
With a solid foundation in urban landscape design, many also find opportunities in industries like film, TV, and leisure design.
Ready to start your urban landscape architecture career?
quote student
At Ravensbourne students and staff are always willing to help you out and the prototyping facilities are brilliant. The open plan building encourages cross-collaboration and is designed to let in maximum natural light, so it creates a great working environment ”
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Architect's playground.
Study urban landscape architecture design in London – in an award-winning building.
locale
Swathed in a mosaic of 28,000 gleaming tiles, our building plays a standout role on the Greenwich Peninsula.
We are situated right next door to the famous 02 Arena.
Explore all the sights London has to offer, including the famous Tower Bridge.
Explore all the sights of London, including the famous London Eye.
Check out the breathtaking London skyline by night.
There is so much to explore just on our doorstep. Check out The Tide and everything the Greenwich Peninsula has to offer.
Facilities
Our facilities are open to every student
One of the best things about our facilities is that they are open to all students no matter what course they are studying.
Watch the video and then scroll through the gallery to see what else you could use.
Materials library
The Ravensbourne materials library is curated by Material ConneXion, a business that introduces brands to the latest material innovations.
The materials scientists at Material ConneXion select innovative materials relevant to the courses at Ravensbourne and that reflect current trends in design and manufacturing.
Samples of these materials are then added to the library so students and staff can browse the physical collection for inspiration, material ideas and applications.
The library hosts 1,500 material samples and an interactive table for further research and access to the Material ConneXion database.
External visitor information
If you wish to come and see the materials library and have a short tour, please contact us to organise.
The materials library can be used by external students registered with the SCONUL access scheme.
Prototyping suite
Our rapid prototyping suite helps students to turn ideas into realistic proofs of concept with the use of state-of-the-art 2d and 3d printing and fabrication.
Students can run off a working 3d prototype in less than a day, laser cut a range of 2d and 3d printed materials or use the latest dye-sublimation fabric printers to add incredible patterns to fabric.
We also have one of the world’s first and best multi-material Polyjet printers to produce detailed and precise prototypes that have a final-product look and feel.
Training is provided on specialist equipment and our helpful and friendly staff are on hand to support you in turning your ideas into working prototypes.
iMac suite at Ravensbourne
iMac suite at Ravensbourne University - ideal for design students and computing students.
Kit Store at Ravensbourne
As a digital student, you'll need access to equipment relevant to your course that will support your learning.
The Kit Store provides a wide range of equipment that students can borrow to complete their projects. Staff can also borrow equipment to deliver their practical sessions.
It houses a wide range of equipment from industry standard manufacturers, including cameras, audio, lighting, and more.
Staff at the Kit Store are trained in various relevant departments and are available to give advice on all the equipment within the store, to help you realise your project.
Library at Ravensbourne
The Ravensbourne University library has a large collection of print, online and multimedia resources available for staff and students to use.
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I always enjoy coming to (Ravensbourne's student showcase) The Degree Show, at their state-of-the-art RIBA award-winning building. It's a real gem for anyone who wants to talent spot and see what the future holds.”
