Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a two-year, fully accredited course that focuses on the theories, methods, and practice of landscape architecture. It equips students for practice in a landscape-related discipline.

What You'll Learn

The course builds on the university's world-leading research and practice in environment, sustainability, and landscape architecture. Students will gain specialist knowledge in areas such as site-planning, land modeling, landscape construction, planting design, and visualization. The course also covers pressing contemporary issues, including the climate crisis, social justice, and rapid urbanization.

How You'll Learn

Students will be taught using a range of methods, including tutorials and design reviews, workshops, lectures, seminars, and field trips. Assessment methods include design or creative projects, essays, portfolios, reports, reflective logs, research proposals, and theses.

Your Development

The course focuses on developing professional skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking, and communication. Students will also be encouraged to develop their own ethical frameworks to guide them throughout their careers.

Your Future

The course provides opportunities for students to connect with professional landscape practitioners, facilitating their transition into landscape architecture jobs. Many graduates have found jobs locally and nationally shortly after graduation, building a network of landscape practitioners.

Quality and Ranking

The university is ranked among the top 140 globally, with 42% of its research classified as 4* world-leading. The course is fully accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) and meets the educational requirements for chartered membership.

Facilities

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape has excellent studio teaching facilities, including lively design studios, exhibition spaces, a well-equipped workshop, and a wet fabrication lab.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are £7,600 for home students and £17,650 for international students in the first year, and £11,400 for home students and £26,500 for international students in the second year. Scholarships are available, including a 25% discount on international fees for EU students.

Entry Requirements

Applicants require a 2:1 honors degree or international equivalent in any subject, and a demonstrable aptitude for the profession of landscape architecture through submission of a design portfolio. English language requirements include IELTS, Pearson, or Duolingo English Test.

How to Apply

Applications can be made online, and students are required to submit a portfolio demonstrating their aptitude for landscape architecture. International students may need to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The application portal has instructions to guide students through the application process.