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education australian institute of landscape architects AILA®

AILA and professional education

Landscape architects internationally begin their professional career by gaining a university qualification from a professionally accredited program.

In Australia, AILA accredited four year Bachelors and AILA accredited Masters of Landscape Architecture programs are the recognised pathways for entry into the profession of landscape architecture.

Following graduation through one of the AILA accredited programs, the AILA has in place further requirements for graduates to complete in order to gain professional recognition as an AILA Registered Landscape Architect( see the AILA membership pages). The pathway involves a minimum two years of recognised employment as a graduate, followed by at least eighteen months of AILA mentorship and then an oral/interview assessment.

Presently seven Australian universities offer professionally accredited programs.

All these accredited programs offer courses in technical subjects, such as design, site engineering, environment, plant materials and construction methods, as well as units in the arts, sciences and humanities.

AILA education policy & accreditation

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AILA accredited University Programs

QUT - UNSW - UCAN - UMelb - RMIT - UWA - Adelaide

Please note that only particular programs within these universities are accredited.

Other relevant documents:

Flow chart of 2009 policy review process

AILA Directions Paper (due to be updated 2010)

IFLA/UNESCO 2006 Charter for landscape architecture education: This Charter, as a universal document, can help in the understanding that landscape architectural education constitutes both the socio-cultural, ecological and professional challenge of the contemporary world; and requires the guarantee of protection, development and urgent action.

A Careers page: a guide to careers in landscape architecture

AILA Code of Conduct (including code of ethics) (PDF).

The AILA membership pages: How to join the AILA and be professional recognised

Continuing Professional Development
Guidelines and charts to assist members with Continuing Professional Development