BSc. Landscape Design and Management
University of Cape Coast · College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc in Landscape Design and Management at the University of Cape Coast prepares students to shape the outdoors. It sits within the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, combining environmental science with design. Entry is competitive, and the college admits students from Agriculture and General Science SHS backgrounds.
What landscape design and management involves
Landscape design and management is about planning and caring for outdoor land. Programmes of this kind usually teach plant science, soil science, water management, and ecology, alongside design skills such as layout, drafting, and computer-aided design. You also learn how to manage projects: budgeting, working with clients, and supervising construction of parks, gardens, and other green spaces. Because it sits in the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, the programme leans heavily on environmental sustainability and land stewardship.
How hard is it to get a place?
Getting into this programme is competitive. The University of Cape Coast receives many strong applications for this degree, so you will need good grades to stand out. The college admits students from Agriculture and General Science SHS streams, and these are the backgrounds expected for applicants. To know whether your WASSCE results qualify, check the university's official admission requirements.
Career options after you graduate
Graduates from landscape design and management programmes go into a wide range of outdoor and environmental careers. Typical jobs include landscape architect, park or recreation area manager, environmental consultant, and landscape contractor. Others work in urban planning, horticulture, or land restoration. Some graduates start their own landscaping businesses, while others continue into postgraduate study in related fields.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Landscape architect
- Park manager
- Environmental consultant
- Landscape contractor
- Urban planner