Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture focuses on the design and planning of outdoor spaces, including parks, gardens, urban public spaces, and larger regional landscapes, balancing aesthetic, ecological, and functional considerations. Students study design studios, plant science, site planning, and landscape construction, alongside coursework covering ecology, soil science, and hydrology that informs sustainable design decisions. The curriculum typically combines creative design work with technical subjects such as grading and drainage, planting design, and materials used in outdoor construction, teaching students how to shape land for both human use and environmental function. Design studio work is a central component, requiring students to develop landscape design projects from initial site analysis through detailed planning, incorporating considerations such as climate, vegetation, and user needs. Coursework in urban planning and environmental design is also common, reflecting the connection between landscape architecture and the broader planning of cities and regions. As students advance, projects often grow in scale, from small garden or park designs to larger urban or regional landscape planning exercises that require coordinating multiple environmental and social factors. Graduates typically pursue careers in landscape design practices, urban planning agencies, park and public space design, and environmental consulting firms. This 4-year bachelor's program is taught in English at Istanbul Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey, a densely built city where green space planning and public space design carry particular importance, providing practical relevance throughout the four-year program.