MLA Landscape Architecture with Foundation Year

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How to apply

To study this course you will need to apply through UCAS.

UCAS code: K311

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Foundation Year

The foundation year of the programme provides students with non-standard entry qualifications a thorough and supportive academic preparation for successful degree level study in the Department of Landscape Architecture. On successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to MLA Landscape Architecture.

The foundation year to this degree is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide the subject specific knowledge essential for success. You will study within the Department for Lifelong Learning, where we have nearly forty years’ experience working with adult learners, helping them to unlock their potential to succeed at degree-level study.

We also offer a four year BA Landscape Architecture with foundation year. If you are unsure of the most suitable course for you, please get in touch with us at dllapply@sheffield.ac.uk to discuss the different options.

Programme details

Modules

Over the course of your foundation year you will study a variety of modules that equate to the value of 120 credits. You can check the foundation year programme structure for more information on these modules.

Learning and teaching methods

During the course a number of teaching methods may be used, including:

Lectures and seminars
Problem solving classes
Field studies
Independent study
Skills and subject-based tutorials
Group work
On-line activities
Revision workshops
Laboratory sessions

Programme length

Foundation Year: One year full-time within the Department for Lifelong Learning.

Levels 1-4: Five years full-time within the Department of Landscape Architecture, including one year working in a professional landscape practice.

Students will progress to the Department of Landscape Architecture after completing their foundation year, subject to meeting progression thresholds which differ across courses and departments. These will be discussed with applicants at interview. These thresholds can also be found by searching for the relevant degree course within the University's Programme Regulations Finder and viewing information relating to 'Year 0'.

Department for Lifelong Learning