Our Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), accredited by the Landscape Institute, is for graduates who wish to take the next step towards becoming a professional landscape architect.
Throughout the course, you'll develop your skills and knowledge of design, history, theory, professional practice, technology, ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and digital representation. You'll have the opportunity to study specific modules covering landscape design, landscape urbanism and theory, and plant technology. The course is taught in a new building equipped with design studios, digital workshops and green roofs.
The Master of Landscape Architecture establishes the social, ecological and design processes that are fundamental to the field but encourages innovation and creativity as well. The course will appeal to anyone who wishes to pursue a professional career in the profession of Landscape Architecture, including graduates who wish to make a career change towards this area.
How you will learn
Teaching
The design projects are the main focus of teaching. Teaching is carried our through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. Teaching takes place 2-3 days per week.
Class sizes
Lectures, seminars or tutorials are normally attended by smaller groups. Numbers can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.
Independent learning
You should also expect to undertake 2-3 days a week of independent learning depending on your prior experience (around 8-10 hours per module per week).
Each module will involve further reading and research. You will also spend time preparing for presentations, group discussions, and assessed coursework. You can use our Stockwell Street library and online resources to support in these activities.
You can also participate in the following:
- Additional support classes in some modules
- Guest lectures from industry experts
- Employability and enterprise workshops
- Student societies.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by coursework. Design modules provide weekly feedback, which provide guidance in developing your design and research work. Each course has formal assessments that count towards your grade.
Feedback summary
We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
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