For the successful, the financial rewards may be better in the private sector especially if one becomes a partner. Time is split between office and site visits. The latter can mean working in all weather. Work is with clients, other professionals such as architects and on your own. Jobs are quite widely available Nationwide in local authorities.
Private practices tend to be concentrated in centres of large urban population.
Lifestyle implications Meeting client deadlines may be stressful. At graduate level, an honours degree in Landscape Architecture is normally required. An accredited degree or postgraduate diploma is essential to attain associate membership of the Landscape Institute. This is not possible or unlikely Professional qualifications can be obtained only via an accredited degree. Employment without qualifications is unlikely with reputable organisations.