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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Landscape Architecture

This course prepares you to become a landscape designer who will be able to assist in transforming spaces into sustainable, green and engaging to communities in urban cities for users' enjoyment and well-being. It involves the study of existing spatial and environmental conditions and processes before responding with design interventions to achieve the desired design intent. The focus will be on design that contributes to a profession that harness its skills to enrich lives and create immersive landscapes that connect people with nature. A landscape designer can respond to stormwater issues, attract biodiversity as ecological indicators, create lasting memorable landscapes and integrate communal spaces that mitigate urban heat island effect.

Course code : S94
Singapore Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-D net aggregate: 10-16
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Built Environment
Certification offered

Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Design Studies
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Higher Art
  • Media Studies (English)
  • Media Studies (Chinese)
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

Year 1
  • Introduction to Design
  • Introduction to Technology and Sustainability
  • Introduction to Design Communications
  • Design Studio Fundamentals (Landscape Architecture)
  • Techical Studies Fundamentals (Landscape Architecture)
  • Design Representation (Landscape Architecture)
  • Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs
  • Collaboration in the Digital Age
  • AI and Its Impact
  • Data Fluency
  • Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking
  • Effective Writing for the Workplace
  • Education and Career Guidance
  • Financial Education 1
  • Wellness for Life
Year 2
  • Design Studio I (Landscape Architecture)
  • Technical Studies I (Landscape Architecture)
  • Design Representation I (Landscape Architecture)
  • Elective 1
  • Personal Branding and Career Agility
  • Digital Communication for Impact
  • Financial Education 2
  • Financial Education 3
  • Sustainable Innovation Project
  • Internship Programme
Year 3
  • Design Studio II (Landscape Architecture)
  • Technical Studies II (Landscape Architecture)
  • Design Representation II (Landscape Architecture)
  • Technical Studies Research (Landscape Architecture)
  • Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
  • Domain Specific Module I
  • Domain Specific Module II
  • Elective 2
  • Elective 3

Internship

Internship duration 22 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 2
Internship period Sep to Feb

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Landscape Architecture Assistant
  • Landscape Coordinator
  • Landscape Designer
  • Landscape Graphics Artist
  • Landscape Product Specialist
  • Landscape Project Manager
  • Landscape Technical Officer
  • Parks Officer
  • Planning Executive
  • Town Council Estate Officer

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.