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156 weeks
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Face-to-face (includes blended)
Term 1 & Term 3
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Canberra
Northcott Dr, Canberra, ACT 2600
Eligibility
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\n\nA bachelor's degree in any field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65), plus submission of a portfolio and personal statement. Twelve months of work experience in a closely related office is highly desirable. \n\n2 year (96 UOC) program (Specialisation B)
\n\nA bachelor's degree in a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65), plus submission of a portfolio and personal statement.\nA Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in landscape design or a related field with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65), plus submission of a portfolio and personal statement.\n\nStudents in this specialisation will receive 48 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 2 year (96 UOC) program of study.
\n1 year (48 UOC) program (Specialisation C)
\n\nA four year accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65), plus submission of a portfolio and personal statement.\n\nStudents in this specialisation will receive 96 UOC in advanced standing upon entry to the program, and will complete a 1 year (48 UOC) program of study.
\nPortfolio requirements
\n\nMust be in clear digital format\nMust include sample works from various stages of the applicant’s first degree and text should accompany all drawings/images to explain the projects\nMay also include other creative work\nMay include professional work, but the applicant’s contribution and responsibility for the work must be clearly stated.\n\nRelated fields: Landscape architecture, architecture, urban design and urban planning, interior architecture/design, landscape design, environmental design (minimum 6 studios).
\n*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AACA
Common Questions
Yes. The UNSW Master of Landscape Architecture is recognised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), supporting your pathway toward professional registration and practice in Australia. Graduates will be eligible for professional accreditation with AILA.
There are two entry streams. Stream B is for students who have studied a closely related discipline (such as Architecture, Urban design, Urban planning, Interior architecture, Interior design, or Landscape design). With Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), up to 48 UOC can be credited, allowing completion in two years (16 courses, 96 UOC). Stream C is for students who have completed a four-year, accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. With RPL, up to 96 UOC can be credited, allowing completion in one year (8 courses, 48 UOC). Without RPL, the full program is three years.
The UNSW Master of Landscape Architecture is a hands-on postgraduate program that engages with the Sydney region as its landscape laboratory. The core of the program is the design studio sequence, with each studio supported by a skill and/or knowledge-based course. Elective courses provide opportunities to pursue interdisciplinary, specialised interests across Arts, Design & Architecture, particularly in Urban Design and City Analytics. Stream B includes 9 core landscape architecture courses, 4 elective courses, and 3 landscape studio courses. Stream C includes 3 core landscape architecture courses, 2 elective courses, and 3 landscape studio courses related to a final independent research (capstone) project. The program culminates in a final-year capstone studio sequence.
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $39,000, and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $123,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $49,000, and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $157,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary; these figures are a guide only based on typical enrolment patterns.
The Master of Landscape Architecture prepares you to become a registered landscape architect and pursue other careers shaping how people experience cities, public spaces and natural environments. Demand for landscape architects in Australia is projected to grow by 16.8% over the next five years, with a typical salary of around $85,000 to $105,000 depending on experience. Potential careers include Registered landscape architect, Urban designer, Environmental manager, Heritage consultant, Strategic planner, Sustainability specialist in government agencies, Project manager, Public domain manager, and more.
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