Master of Landscape Architecture

Program Overview

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Master of Landscape Architecture

Bridge the worlds of art and science with a career in landscape architecture.

Course Details

Careers & further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Fees & Scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below.

How to apply

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Careers and further study

This course is primarily concerned with the quality of the environment. A Master of Landscape Architecture degree provides a wide range of employment options, including working as a landscape architect, an environmental consultant, an urban designer, an environmental manager, a government policy advisor or a landscape architecture educator/academic.

Further Study

Further postgraduate study options include the Master of Urban Design.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

$45,200.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

• For students in Course by Coursework only, without a Focus Area: take all Core units (66 points) and 30 points of option units from Group A.
• For students in Course by Coursework only, with a Focus Area, take all Core units (66 points), required units from the selected Focus Area (24 points), and 6 points of Option units from Group A.
• For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take all Core units (66 points), 12 points of Option units from Group A, and 18 points from Group B Dissertation.

Conversion

Students who have not completed a Bachelor's degree with a major in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Design, must complete conversion units to the value of up to 48 points as advised by the University.

Core

• All students, take all Core units (66 points).
  • ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)
  • LACH4421 Australian Landscapes (6)
  • LACH4423 Landscape and Urban Ecology (6)
  • LACH4505 Critical Theory: 'isms and 'ologies in Landscape Architecture (6)
  • LACH5414 Landscape Professional Documents (6)
  • LACH5422 Design Studio—Making (12)
  • LACH5424 Design Studio—Complexity (12)
  • LACH5460 Landscape Professional Practice (6)
  • LACH5506 Landscape Dynamics: Reconfiguring Terrains (6)

Option - Group A

• Take option units according to the sequence notes.
  • ARCT5513 Near Future Scenarios for a New Architectural Era (6)
  • ARCT5520 Drawing Resilience (6)
  • ARCT5521 Empowering Communities Through Design (6)
  • ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
  • ARCT5529 Forensic Architecture (6)
  • ARCT5536 Photo Real Rendering (6)
  • ARCT5575 Practical Building Conservation (6)
  • ARCT5576 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (6)
  • ARCT5577 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts (6)
  • ARCT5578 Building Pictures (6)
  • ARCT5580 Advanced Architectural Animation (6)
  • ARCT5586 Australian Architecture in a Global Setting (6)
  • ARCT5589 Furniture Design (6)
  • ARCT5593 Furniture: from prototype to production (6)
  • ARCT5885 Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings (6)
  • ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
  • SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication in Science (6)
  • URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
  • URBD5805 Contemporary Urbanism (6)
  • URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
  • WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)

Option - B Dissertation

• For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take 18 points of dissertation units as directed by the School. Take an additional 12 points of option units from Option Group A.
  • LACH5503 Independent Dissertation Part 1 (6)
  • LACH5504 Independent Dissertation Part 2 (12)
  • LACH5510 Independent Dissertation by Design Part 1 (6)
  • LACH5511 Independent Dissertation by Design Part 2 (12)

Focus Areas

• Building Information Modelling (focus area)
  • For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Building Information Modelling", take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.
    • BLDG5000 BIM Authors (6)
    • BLDG5300 BIM Sustainability (6)
    • BLDG5800 Major Project (12)
• Environmental Planning (focus area)
  • For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Environmental Planning", take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.
    • ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
    • GEOG4003 Fundamentals of Planning (6)
    • GEOG5411 Regional Development in the Global Context (6)
    • URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
• Social Impact Design (focus area)
  • For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Social Impact Design", take 12 points of Impact Design core units and 12 points of Impact Design option units. Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.
    • ARCT5521 Empowering Communities Through Design (6)
    • ARCT5885 Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings (6)
    • Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
      • ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
      • ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)
      • URBD5810 Healthy by Design (6)
• Urban Design (focus area)
  • For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Urban Design", take 12 points of Urban Design core units and 12 points of Urban Design option units. Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.
    • URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
    • URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
    • Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
      • URBD5802 Urban Design Studio 2 (12)
      • URBD5804 Urban Design Studio 1 (12)

About the course

The Master of Landscape Architecture provides an education in the design, management and resilience of natural and built landscapes for the benefit of our communities and to improve the quality of the environment. Gain the knowledge and skills to respond to complex issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss by applying systems thinking and creative practice to develop long-term, multi-scale solutions.

About the discipline

This course is taught by our expert practitioners and researchers within the School of Design's Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design discipline.

Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units.

Course accreditation

The Master of Landscape Architecture (25550) is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). Following completion of the course and graduation, graduates will be required to complete two years full-time or part time equivalent experience working as a Landscape Architect, before becoming eligible to apply for Registration as a Landscape Architect in Australia via the Mentorship Pathway.

You'll learn to

• create beautiful, functional and resilient places that combat climate change
• design and plan for dynamic and enduring environments and communities
• develop professional skills in critical thinking and interdisciplinary design approaches
• apply knowledge in urban and landscape ecology and design, professional documentation and practice, and theoretical foundations of landscape architecture

Excellent facilities

At the School of Design, you’ll have access to well-equipped facilities including:

• Studio spaces
• Design Hub, a working space with senior student mentors available for assistance
• Digital fabrication equipment such as plastic extrusion 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines
• Multiple computer labs with 24-hour access
• Printmaking studio with etching presses and spray booths
• Multimedia production facilities
• Cullity Gallery, where you’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your work.

Why study the Master of Landscape Architecture at UWA?

• Excellent opportunities to learn from and interact with members of industry through formal classes and work placements
• Interaction with students and teachers across a range of related subject areas
• Dedicated academic and professional teaching staff who have extensive experience around the world
• Access to facilities such as the Design Hub (dedicated working space tailored to the needs of design and architecture students with senior mentors), digital fabrication equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters, studios and computer labs
• Small class sizes with a low student:teacher ratio (12:1)

Student Testimonial

Landscape Architecture is a unique and amazing major, cultivating our imagination and rational thinking ability. What attracts me is the opportunity to change and optimise our surroundings. We also get the chance to see what sorts of design makes sense - personally, the feeling of accomplishment we gain from these experiences is incomparable. Field trips are one of the aspects I most enjoy about the course. We not only analyse the sites but also had a great time during those days. Ultimately, I want to make some remarkable design which would be impressive and inspirational.

Western Australia is a beautiful and amazing state which is developing rapidly. UWA is one of the top universities worldwide, and I think it is has the most beautiful campus in Australia. High quality of education, the beautiful campus and the friendly residences - these factors make UWA the first choice for me.