1997 QUT Handbook

Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture (PS66)
Location: Gardens Point campus
Course Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Total Credit Points: 192
Standard Credit Points/Full-time semester: 48
Course Coordinator: Mr Glenn Thomas
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for normal admission, an applicant must:
(i) hold a degree or diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or
(ii) have attained professional recognition by a course of study or examination.
Special entry provisions also apply. Prior to beginning studies in the course (but not necessarily prior to
application for admission) applicants are required to have appropriate skills and knowledge in basic design/
perception, free-hand graphics, and technical drawing.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Built Environment (Landscape Architecture) are credited with Year 1 (fulltime)
or Years 1 and 2 (part-time). Students from other backgrounds may be granted credit as appropriate
to their education and experience.
Professional Recognition
The Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape
Architects.
Full-Time Course Structure Credit Points Contact Hrs/Wk
Year 1, Semester 1
PSP020 Landscape Studies 1 12 6
PSP021 Landscape Studies 2 12 7
PSP212 User & Character Design Studies 12 6
PSP251 Landscape Construction 1 12 4
Year 1, Semester 2
PSP022 Landscape Studies 3 12 4
PSP023 Landscape Studies 4 12 5
PSP213 Site Planning 12 4
PSP252 Landscape Construction 2 12 3
Year 2, Semester 1
PSP024 Advanced Landscape Studies 1 12 6
PSP025 Advanced Landscape Studies 2 12 4
PSP214 Residential Landscape Design 12 3
PSP215 Urban Landscape Design 12 3
Year 2, Semester 2
PSP026 Advanced Landscape Studies 3 12 7
PSP027 Advanced Landscape Studies 4 12 3
PSP216 Landscape Planning 12 4
PSP219 Advanced Landscape Design 12 4
Part-Time Course Structure
Year 1, Semester 1
PSP020 Landscape Studies 1 12 6
PSP251 Landscape Construction 1 12 4
Year 1, Semester 2
PSP022 Landscape Studies 3 12 4
PSP252 Landscape Construction 2 12 3
Year 2, Semester 1
PSP021 Landscape Studies 2 12 7
PSP212 User & Character Design Studies 12 6
250