Program Overview

MLA Master of Landscape Architecture

Overview

The Master of Landscape Architecture offers space to experiment through research, projects and our studio atelier system which celebrates diversity. The course promotes multiple critical approaches to practice and a wide range of creative and analytical approaches.

Entry Requirements

• Part 1 entry
  • Students eligible for the MLA will normally have a minimum of a second class degree in a closely related subject area.
  • The following disciplines are typical although this is not an exhaustive list and the suitability of all applicants will be assessed via a combination of portfolio and interview:
    • Design for the built environment including: Architecture, Urban Design and Planning, Interior Design, Garden Design.
    • Other design or arts related disciplines may also be considered, including: fashion, film, graphics, product design, etc.
    • Land or plant-based sciences including: Geography, Horticulture, Forestry or agriculture, Ecology, Environmental science and management.
    • Engineering, including especially: Civil, hydrological and structural engineering.
• Direct Part 2 entry
  • Candidates with a minimum of a second-class degree in an accredited UK undergraduate Landscape Architecture course will normally be accepted directly into Part 2 of the MLA.
  • Candidates from other countries with an IFLA recognised undergraduate qualification of an equivalent standard may also be eligible for direct entry at year 2.
  • Candidates from other very closely related disciplines (principally Architecture and Urban Design) may be considered, subject to providing evidence of a Level 6 understanding and knowledge of additional subject areas specific to landscape architecture.

Application and Selection

• You can apply via the How to Apply link on the Manchester School of Architecture website.
• Course options available are:
  • Master of Landscape Architecture 2 years full-time
  • Master of Landscape Architecture 4 years part-time
  • Master of Landscape Architecture (Part 2) 1 year full-time
  • Master of Landscape Architecture (Part 2) 2 years part-time
• Please, read the How to Apply section for information on portfolio requirements.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Degree awarded: Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: N
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Careers

• The Master of Landscape Architecture offers space to experiment through research, projects and our studio atelier system which celebrates diversity.
• The course promotes multiple critical approaches to practice and a wide range of creative and analytical approaches.
• Alongside our specialist landscape staff team you'll benefit from interdisciplinary working, gain collaborative experience and networks and create a portfolio of work supporting you to find employment locally or globally.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • UK students (per annum): £12,000 p/a collected by MMU
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,000 p/a collected by MMU
• Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Additional Expenses

• Specialist costs:
  • Compulsory estimate: £1,700
  • Optional estimate: £1,000
• Placement costs:
  • Optional estimate: £600
• Professional costs:
  • You can choose to become a student member of the Landscape Institute. It is free.
• Other costs:
  • Optional estimate: £100
  • You may choose to buy books for the course, although the library is excellent.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.
• Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity.
• At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.
• Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.
• To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.

• Goal 1: No poverty

  • End poverty in all its forms everywhere

School/Faculty

• School/Faculty: School of Environment, Education and Development
• Contact name: Manchester Metropolitan University

Courses in Related Subject Areas

• Architecture