Introduction to the Major
The Landscape Architecture(link is external) major centers upon creative and ecologically tuned design, and introduces students to the breadth of knowledge common to the profession. This program leads to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in landscape architecture and provides the necessary education for students interested in entry-level professional practice.
The B.A. degree is certified by the State of California and counts as part of the education/experience requirement of the Uniform National Examination (U.N.E.) as well as for the Landscape Architects Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.) for licensure.
Admission to the Major
First-year applicants must declare the major at the time of application to the College of Environmental Design (CED). However, current UC Berkeley students may apply to change colleges into CED if admission requirements are met and space is available. Transfer applicants must complete lower division college and major requirements prior to Berkeley to be considered for admission to CED.
CED also offers a minor in History and Theory of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design(link is external). The minor is open to all UC Berkeley students except Landscape Architecture majors.
Amplify Your Major
- Get involved with the college as a CED Admissions Ambassador(link is external), or as a member of the Undergraduate Student Council(link is external) or a CED Student Organization(link is external) such as the American Society of Landscape Architects(link is external)
- Complete a course thread or certificate in Design Innovation(link is external) or Global Urban Humanities(link is external).
Graduates of the Landscape Architecture program work in a variety of areas, including private landscape architecture firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the country. Graduates work in the landscape architecture division of municipal public works departments as well as for environmental agencies and community non-profit groups. Alumni also pursue graduate study in Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs at top universities across the United States as well as programs in Architecture and City & Regional Planning.
Jobs and Employers
- Founder and Principal, ATLAS Lab
- Landscape Architect, Caltrans
- Landscape Designer, Carducci & Assoc.
- Landscape Designer, Peter Koenig Designs
- Planning Intern, City of Berkeley
- Senior Landscape Designer, HOK
- Senior Lecturer, UC Berkeley
Graduate Programs
- Landscape Architecture, Masters
- Architecture, Masters
- City and Regional Planning, Masters
Examples gathered from LinkedIn(link is external) and the First Destination Survey(link is external) of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Cal Day
Come to Berkeley’s annual Open House(link is external) in April for information sessions, campus tours, special talks, and more.
Golden Bear Orientation
Join your peers in the campus-wide UC Berkeley orientation(link is external) program for all new students.
Events
Attend department events with students, staff, and faculty. Visit ced.berkeley.edu/news-events(link is external) for news and updates.
Advising
Advising for prospective and current students is available in-person at the CED Office of Undergraduate Advising in 250 Bauer Wurster Hall and virtually via Zoom. See ced.berkeley.edu/advising/connect-with-advising(link is external) for the advising schedule.
Advising Hours:
Fall/Spring: Tuesday - Friday 10am-12pm, 1-4pm
Summer: Tuesday - Friday 10am-12pm, 1-3pm
Visit ced.berkeley.edu/(link is external)students/undergraduate-advising(link is external) for more information or with advising questions.
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.
