Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Landscape Architecture will give you the knowledge and skills to help improve our built and natural environments through innovative design. You will gain: The skills to design ecologically sound and contemporary landscapes using the latest materials and technologies; An in-depth understanding of international contemporary practice; The management and communications skills to work effectively in interdisciplinary project teams, directly applicable in professional practice; An extensive knowledge of landscape architectural history and theory. The Master of Landscape Architecture offers you flexibility, so you can take a two-year program if you already have a three-year undergraduate degree in landscape architecture, or the three-year program if you are applying with a degree from another discipline.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

2-year stream (for graduates with an undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture):

Undergraduate degree in landscape architecture with a WAM of 65%+
A design portfolio
Intake: Semester 1 and Semester 2
Part-time available

3-year stream (for graduates with an undergraduate degree in any discipline):

Undergraduate degree with a WAM of 65%+
Intake: Semester 1 only
Part-time available

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AACA

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two streams available in the Master of Landscape Architecture, and which one should I apply for?

The Master of Landscape Architecture offers two streams: a 2-year stream for graduates who already hold an undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture (requiring a WAM of 65%+ and a design portfolio), and a 3-year stream for graduates with an undergraduate degree in any other discipline (requiring a WAM of 65%+). You should choose the stream that matches your previous academic background.

Can I study the Master of Landscape Architecture part time?

Yes, part-time study is available for both the 2-year and 3-year streams. The full-time duration is 3 years (or 2 years for the landscape architecture stream), and part-time extends this to up to 6 years.

When can I start the Master of Landscape Architecture?

The 2-year stream has intakes in both Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (July), while the 3-year stream is available for Semester 1 (March) intake only.

Can I combine the Master of Landscape Architecture with another master's degree?

Yes, the Melbourne School of Design offers unique double master programs that allow you to gain two complementary graduate degrees in a reduced timeframe. You can combine the Master of Landscape Architecture with Architecture, Urban Design, or Urban Planning.

Are there scholarships available for the Master of Landscape Architecture?

Yes, the University of Melbourne offers scholarships and bursaries to help students with internships, job opportunities, and funds to get to Melbourne. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are also available for eligible students, and Access Melbourne entry schemes are offered as well.

Application

How to Apply

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