MA Landscape Architecture
Course overview
This one-year, full-time master's degree is the longest-running landscape architecture course in the UK, officially accredited by the Landscape Institute. It is built for students who already have a degree in the subject but wish to sharpen their skills for a professional career.
The course features strong contacts with industry, a focus on sustainability, and work on various real-world client projects. Students will learn in a studio environment through talks, small group sessions, and discussions. They will be graded only on coursework, which includes written papers and design reports with illustrations.
Entry requirements
Applicants should submit a personal statement in which they list out their reasons for applying for the course and other information in relation to their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference must also be submitted. Students have the choice of uploading their CVs alongside their applications to display their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must have at least a second-class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in landscape architecture or landscape design for direct entry onto this MA.
- For entry into the MA Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire, all applicants are required to present an essential portfolio of work and will be invited to attend an interview.
English Language Requirements:
- Candidates from outside the UK need to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test (with no less than 5.5 in the writing component and no less than 5.5 in any other band) or submit equivalent test scores from an accepted Secure English Language Test (SELT).
Scholarships
Alumni Award
15% discount off the course tuition fee.
Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MA Landscape Architecture from the University of Gloucestershire are fully prepared for professional practices in the landscape sectors, which include roles in the public, private, and charity sectors, with career paths including:
- Urban Designer
- Landscape Planner
- Environmental Consultant
- Park and Garden Designer
- Ecology and Conservation Manager
Cost of study
The full-time tuition fee for international students starting the MA Landscape Architecture at the University of Gloucestershire is £18,490. The tuition fee is, however, subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.