Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture

Study Landscape Architecture at UTS

Whether you are seeking a career change or want to build on existing skills and knowledge, the Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture is the qualification for you. Completed in just six months, this program will give you invaluable insight into the creation, construction and management of urban landscapes.

Blending hands-on learning with the latest theory and precedent, this course is the perfect way to update your competencies or start your journey into this evolving and dynamic profession. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to hone your existing practice or pursue further learning through the Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture.

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Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture

CODE

UTS: C11275 (version 2)

CRICOS: 098384B

DURATION

0.5 years full time

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Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$9,314.00

Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students
$31,080.00

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This postgraduate program can be completed in six months full-time or one year part-time. Based on your prior learning, professional goals and faculty advice, you’ll select three core units, obtaining vital insight and competencies in areas such as design methods, communications and ecology.

You’ll develop valuable practical skills through your choice of Studios, including Landform Design, Thinking Across Scales, and Designing Ecological Systems. On finishing this course, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate or elect to continue your studies into the Graduate Diploma, and onto the Masters program.

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Graduate Certificate of Landscape Architecture based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

1

Design Studios
2

seminar subjects

First year

Shape your own learning, choosing the core units that best suit your interests and career goals. Select from subjects like Botany, Construction, Ecology or infrastructure, then put your learning into practice through a Design Studio with real industry connections.

First year

Shape your own learning, choosing the core units that best suit your interests and career goals. Select from subjects like Botany, Construction, Ecology or infrastructure, then put your learning into practice through a Design Studio with real industry connections.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Skills you'll develop

Depending on your background, this course aims to help you develop fundamental skills and knowledge in landscape architecture or build on your existing expertise and experience. You’ll focus your studies on new technologies, advanced communications or contemporary history and theory.

Industry accreditation

The Graduate Certificate can be used as the first step towards entry into our professionally accredited Master of Landscape Architecture. The course’s 24 credit points are recognised prior learning for direct entry into the second semester of the Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture.

Admissions information

This course is suitable for those who wish to change careers, for qualified Landscape Architects who want to update their skills, or for anyone wanting to undertake an accredited Masters of Landscape Architecture at UTS via the Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture.

Based on prior experience and faculty advice, applicants choose from the wide range of studio, technical and theory subjects taught in the undergraduate program to create a tailored curriculum such as the example provided under the course program.
The Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture are offered as a pathway to the accredited Masters of Landscape Architecture. It is available to any student who has already completed an undergraduate degree.

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture, students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture with 24 credit points of credit recognition and then successfully enter into the first year of the Master of Landscape architecture.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A portfolio AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Landscape Architecture
OR
- A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND A portfolio AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Landscape Architecture AND A general capacity to undertake tertiary education, demonstrated by successful completion of general or professional qualifications
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  - A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  - A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  - A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  - An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  - A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:
- Personal statement (300 words in PDF format) outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture and knowledge of course expectations.
The portfolio is submitted as a digital portfolio in PDF format consisting of 3-5 landscape architectural projects or creative work.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

This course offers a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

CSP applications are reviewed continuously by the university and offered based on merit, so we recommend applying early to be considered. Learn more about applying for a CSP, eligibility and key dates.

2025 Tuition Fees
- Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,314.00
- Indicative Total tuition fee: $9,314.00
Tuition fees are reviewed annually, with any new rates effective from the beginning of each calendar year. The total indicative tuition fee includes estimated annual increases over the duration of the course.

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
Alumni Advantage Program

As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program.

If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.

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Your future career

Landscape Architects are in demand. Whether you’re accelerating your existing landscape design career or continuing to further study, UTS will help you create a meaningful future where you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping the world around us through professional roles in the public and private sector.

Career options

“Studying Landscape Architecture at UTS has really opened my eyes to the connections, the interplay and the complexity of landscapes and designing with them.”

Alexander Brawn

Graduate Certificate in Landscape Architecture

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Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Students using equipment in a fabrication and digital workshops. — Bring your designs to life through model making or 3D printing.

Design students collaborating and working on projects in a studio space in DAB Building 6, — Our professional studios are your dedicated spaces to work solo or collaborate with your peers.

Design students collaborating and working on projects in DAB Building 6. — Design your dream project in our workshops.

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