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Landscape architects plan, design and manage the landscapes we live and work in.
You could work: evenings / weekends; occasionally
As a landscape architect, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in an office, at a client's business or visit sites.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree that is recognised by the Landscape Institute.
Subjects include:
Work experience
You might find it useful to get some work experience in landscape architecture to help with your course application. Find out ways to get work experience.
Postgraduate course
If you already have a degree in a related subject like architecture, horticulture, geography or ecology, you might be able to do a postgraduate conversion course that is accredited by the Landscape Institute.
You'll usually need:
You could begin your training to become a landscape architect by applying to do a 2-year Landscape Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, with a design company or local authority.
From there, you could go on to do further training to degree level and eventually qualify as a professional landscape architect.
You'll usually need:
You could become a member of the Landscape Institute for professional development opportunities and to make contacts in the industry.
You can find out more about how to become a landscape architect from the Landscape Institute.
With experience you could:become a senior landscape architect or manager; become a partner in a private practice; set up your own landscape practice; do a teaching qualification and become a higher education lecturer in landscape architecture at a university