In recent years there has been a marked increase in demand for quality landscaped outdoor areas. To meet the growing need for a part-time training programme in landscape design, HKU SPACE is offering a one-year Certificate Course in Landscape Design. This programme is intended to provide comprehensive coverage of different aspects of landscape design through lectures, site visits, computer workshops and case studies.

Aims/Objectives

• To introduce students to the history and theory of landscape architecture, the basic principles and practical skills of landscape design
• To familiarize students with the applications of computer-aided technologies in designing landscape.
• To enable students to develop a sound approach to landscape design, and to acquire some commonly required practical skills.
• To prepare students for further continuing and specialized learning in landscape architecture.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to 

• describe the history and theory of landscape architecture;
• apply the basic principles and practical skills of landscape design in landscaping planning;
• apply computer-aided technologies in designing landscape;
• critically discuss landscape architecture.

Application Code	2170-GS002A	-

Venue

• Admiralty Learning Centre / United Learning Centre / Island East Campus

• Ecological planning and design
• Landscape graphics and planning

• Landscape technology (including site engineering and landscape constructions)
• Planting practice (including contract principles, documents and administration)
• Landscape practice (including contractual processes involved in the implementation of landscape projects)

Application Fee

No application fee is required

Course Fee

• HK$29,000 plus expenses incurred in optional field trips / site visits, subject to review.

Applicants shall:

1. have completed HKCEE curriculum and have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in a science subject; or
2. have completed Senior Secondary curriculum and gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in a science subject; or
3. have gained other equivalent qualifications

Applicants should provide evidence of English proficiency, such as HKCEE English Language at level 2 or level 2 in English language in HKDSE Examination.

 

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

 

• Applicants will be notified of the result of their applications three weeks after the closing date.
• Candidates do not receive notification by late February may assume their application unsuccessful.
• Early application is strongly recommended. Enrolment is normally limited to 28.
• Sufficient postage should be paid to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application.