Program Overview

Program Overview

The College of Architecture and Design offers a Dual Degree of Master of Architecture — Master of Landscape Architecture (M.Arch—MLA), which earns the graduate both the NAAB-accredited professional Master of Architecture degree and the LAAB-accredited professional Master of Landscape Architecture.

Program Description

This integrated program addresses the increasing demand for professionals proficient in both disciplines, preparing graduates to navigate the complex challenges of contemporary design environments.

Program Structure

The dual-degree program provides an accelerated pathway to earn both M.Arch and MLA degrees. It is open to students in both the 2G, two-year, and 3G, three-year, Master of Architecture tracks, requiring an additional year of study beyond the standard curriculum. This structure allows students to delve deeply into both fields, fostering a comprehensive understanding of architectural and landscape design principles.

Master of Architecture – 3G

The 3G track admits students from all backgrounds including design, architecture, engineering, sciences, as well as humanities and the arts. This program typically takes three-and-a-half years to complete, and it begins in July.

Master of Architecture – 2G

The 2G track admits students looking to complete a 4+2 pathway, including those holding a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution. This program typically takes two years to complete, and it starts in August. An architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited school of architecture is required to be admitted to this track. All other prospective students must apply to the 3G program.

First-Year Courses

The academic plan integrates coursework and studio experiences from both architecture and landscape architecture, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic design approaches. Curriculum is dependent on students’ track.

3G Track — Summer Year One

• ARCH 538 – Design Foundations
• ARCH 518 – Design Representation and Process I
• ARCH 501 – Introduction to the Built Environment

3G Track — Fall Year One

• ARCH 541 – Architectural Design I
• LAR 521 – Design Communication I
• ARCH 511 – History and Theory of Architecture I
• ARCH 557 – Structural Principles in Architecture

2G Track — Fall Year One

• Architecture 58X
• LAR 521 – Design Communication I
• LAR 587 – Contemporary Landscape Architecture
• LAR 530 – Plants in the Landscape I

2G Track — Spring Year One

• LAR 552 – Design Studio II
• LAR 522 – Design Communication II
• LAR 582 – Professional Practices
• EEPS 590 – Special Problems in Geology

Curriculum Charts

Full Curriculum Chart – 2G Master of Architecture + Master of Landscape Architecture Track Full Curriculum Chart – 3G Master of Architecture + Master of Landscape Architecture Track View the UT catalog

Program Location

College of Architecture + Design 1715 Volunteer Blvd Knoxville, TN 37996