Landscape Architecture (BLA)
Design sustainable and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Why choose this program?
When you study Landscape Architecture at Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S., you'll learn scientific concepts and horticulture and design principles. Guided by experienced faculty members, you'll also learn how to apply these principles to the creation of innovative, sustainable residential neighbourhoods, parks, conservation areas, historic sites and more.
Real-world design projects require students to confront current challenges including climate change, ecosystem disruption and the need for sustainable human settlements. Project work emphasizes inclusion and the equitable treatment of all people and celebrates human diversity.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
- Minimum overall average: 70%
- Academic English 12
- Four additional Grade 12 academic subjects
- or a successful completion of the Diploma in Landscape Horticulture
This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program options
Students develop new skills through hands-on learning activities in surveying, arboriculture, landscape installation and landscape maintenance. You will also develop the ability to create maps, models, and images used in professional portfolios and presentations.
The following Landscape Architecture program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Major
What you will learn
Learn about ecological processes, plants, construction and maintenance methods, graphic communication and plan-making for construction documents, design software and landscape history. Develop your ability to shape natural, built and cultural places through a series of four design studios. Resolve complex problems and create design solutions that meet high standards for function, sustainability, aesthetic value and meaning.
Sample courses may include:
Planting in Landscapes
Studio I: Introduction to Design
Visual Communications I
Arboriculture
Studio III: Design with Plants
Guiding and Drainage
Geographic Information Systems
Studio V: Landscape Analysis
Green Infrastructure
Ecohydrology
- Advanced Design Technologies
- Studio VII: Independent Project
Your education will open doors to your dream career in landscape architecture. You can work with a practicing landscape architect, join a landscape design and construction firm, work within the government, or establish your own company.
Careers
As a graduate of this program, you will enter a field where your skills and knowledge are in high demand. The Atlantic Provinces Association of Landscape Architects (APALA) and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) have identified a growing demand for landscape architects and their services. By earning a degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA), you can make an impact on your world.
Future study
In addition to being eligible to apply for the Master of Landscape Architecture program at Canadian universities, graduates can apply to the following programs:
• Master of Urban Design (MUD)
• Master of Urban and Rural Planning (MURP)
• Master of Architecture (MArch)
