Program Overview

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Landscape Architecture MA

The Landscape Architecture MA is a two-year conversion course for graduates who want to qualify and work as professional landscape architects. Whether you have a background in design or not, it will help you develop the skills needed for modern landscape architectural practice.

Course Description

This course is accredited by the Landscape Institute (LI) and recognized by the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). The first year provides a thorough grounding in the design, social, technical, and scientific aspects of the profession. You’ll learn about the history and theory of landscapes, develop visual and IT skills, and tackle a broad range of design projects.

Modules

A selection of modules is available each year, including:

• Core modules:
  • Studio Project 1 - Fundamentals of Landscape Design
  • Landscape Humanities 1 - History and Practice of Landscape Architecture
  • Landscape Technology 1 - Landscape Materiality
  • Studio Project 2 - Fundamentals of Landscape Planning and Urban Design
  • Landscape Humanities 2 - History and Practice of Landscape and Urban Planning
  • Landscape Technology 2 - Landscape Ecology and Infrastructure
  • Landscape Research as Creative Practice
  • Professional Skills and Technologies
  • Advanced Landscape Research and Dissertation Preparation
  • Professional Practice of Landscape Architecture
  • Final Landscape Project
  • Landscape Research Dissertation
• Optional modules (choose two):
  • Advanced Landscape Design - Conceptual and Strategic
  • Advanced Landscape Planning - Global Issues
  • Advanced Landscape Management - Managing for Change
  • Advanced Landscape Design - Materiality of Landscape
  • Advanced Landscape Planning - Local Engagement
  • Advanced Landscape Management - Stewardship

Open Days

Interested in postgraduate taught study? Register your interest in studying at Sheffield or attend an online event throughout the year to find out what makes studying here special.

Duration

2 years full-time

Teaching

There are lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, critical feedback sessions, site visits, and practicals. Teaching and learning take place in the studio and on site.

Assessment

You’re assessed on coursework assignments, dissertation, oral presentation, and examination.

Your Career

Our graduates go on to have varied and rewarding careers all around the world. We have alumni working in over 70 countries; both in the private sector, running their own companies, and for public and voluntary organisations, helping to improve local communities.

School

The School of Architecture and Landscape is a dynamic and ideal place to study landscape architecture. Its changing face has been shaped by school-led initiatives, giving students the chance to be involved with live projects and see the difference landscape architecture can make.

Student Profiles

I hope to change the narrative around Britain’s diverse communities and make spaces that are truly representative of their users - Teveil Walker, Postgraduate student, Landscape Architecture MA

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject. We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

• Architecture
• Ecology
• Engineering
• Fine Arts
• Geography
• Geology
• Landscape Architecture We may also consider related degree titles. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Fees and Funding

• Home (2026 annual fee): £11,905
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £30,625 The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (e.g., full-time, part-time), then the fee could be different.

Save on Your Course Fees

• £3,000 scholarships for international students
• Save up to £2,500 on your course fees if you are a Sheffield graduate

More Information

The School of Architecture and Landscape offers a unique breadth of landscape specialisms in-house through a team of internationally recognized academics. We complement this by working with landscape practices and our alumni, as professional landscape architects, to ensure our teaching is practice-relevant and addresses current issues.