BA (Hons) Urban Landscape Architecture Year 0
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA (Hons) Urban Landscape Architecture Year 0 program provides a foundation for individuals aspiring to pursue architecture. It develops students' understanding of architectural principles, enhances their technical skills, and prepares them for undergraduate studies in architecture. The program emphasizes sustainability, social impact, and interdisciplinary practice, equipping graduates for careers in landscape design, urban planning, and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The BA (Hons) Urban Landscape Architecture Year 0 program is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in architecture but lack the necessary qualifications for direct entry into undergraduate studies. This one-year program serves as a foundation, equipping students with the academic and technical skills required to progress to an undergraduate degree in architecture.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop students' understanding of the principles of architecture and spatial design.
- Enhance their academic and technical skills in architecture.
- Provide students with the opportunity to discover their own pathway within the architecture and spatial design sector.
- Prepare students for further studies in undergraduate architecture programs.
Description:
The program offers a multidisciplinary approach, encouraging students to work collaboratively in studios with professionals from diverse backgrounds. It explores the functional, expressive, and social impact of architecture, emphasizing the environmental, human, and ecological considerations in design. Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of social impact and community, encouraging students to understand their role in creating positive change.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program focuses on three core themes:
- Sustainability: Emphasizes regenerative design, the environmental impact of materials and construction, and the need to adapt to climate change.
- Social Impact and Community: Challenges students to consider the social impact of their projects and the positive changes they can bring.
- Interdisciplinary Practice: Encourages collaboration with other disciplines and explores the intersection of various fields within the built environment.
Structure:
The program comprises two semesters:
- Semester One: Concentrates on principles of good practice in studios, contextual studies in architecture and design, and essential skills development. This is supported by relevant study skills support to ensure confident application of ideas and outcomes.
- Semester Two: Involves a substantial design project, allowing students to put their acquired skills into practice. Additionally, students develop awareness of other disciplines across Ravensbourne and build a personal portfolio of images. This portfolio demonstrates the program's aims and prepares students for their chosen undergraduate program.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
The program prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including:
- Landscape design
- Landscape management
- Landscape planning
- Community development
- Urban design consultancy
- Film and TV
- Leisure and games design
Career Opportunities:
Graduates find employment in diverse settings, including:
- Private practice
- Government offices
- Many other industries
Career Outcomes:
The program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to create thriving communities and sustainable places.
Other:
Industry Connections:
The program emphasizes industry connections, with tutors having extensive experience and industry links. Students engage in collaborative projects, exploring new professional practices. Ravensbourne has strong industry links with numerous high-profile companies.
