Overview

Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Landscape Architecture degree at Academy of Art University is specifically designed for seamless transition into the Academy of Art University Bachelor of Arts degree and to apply for entry level positions in the industry.

Research and Design Process

Apply the basic principles and elements of design to landscape architecture design proposals
Explore sufficient concepts and alternative proposals as part of the design process

Natural Systems

Identify the indigenous components and processes found on any site (soil types, individual plant species, plant communities, wildlife, climatic conditions, and hydrology) and determine the resultant design opportunities and constraints
Effectively use trees, shrubs, grasses, annuals, perennials and bulbs in their planting designs in order to provide year-round seasonal beauty and function

Programme Structure

Courses

Sketching for Communication
Artistic Resilience
The Natural World: The Base Layer

Landscape Drawing and Drafting

Digital Imaging
Landscaping

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

General admissions applications are accepted on a rolling basis, there are deadlines for specific programs and we encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Landscape Architecture View 103 other Bachelors in Landscape Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official, sealed copy of your high school transcript or GED
High school diploma with graduation date
Official, sealed copy of a completed Bachelor’s degree transcript
Signed Home School Program Certification form and transcripts
California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) letter

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35112 USD / year

≈ 35112 USD / year
Out-of-State

29736 USD / year

≈ 29736 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29736 USD / year

≈ 29736 USD / year

Additional Details

Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,301 /unit – 3 units per class

Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,682 /unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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