Master of Landscape Architecture (Research)
Master of Landscape Architecture (Research)
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 2 - 19 Jul 2021
Semester 1 - 21 Feb 2022
Semester 2 - 18 Jul 2022
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Qualification
Research Master's
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Build your impact and understanding of landscape architecture with this research-based advanced Master’s.
Lincoln University’s Master of Landscape Architecture is an opportunity for graduates with an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture to expand their landscape architecture education, by looking deeper into theory and practice.
Programme information
- Entrance to the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is for graduates of an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
- BLA graduates with a first or second class degree with division one Honours are eligible for direct entry to the MLA (both taught and thesis-based).
- BLA graduates without Honours or with second class division two honours will normally have to complete a bridging programme comprising the Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Studies, reaching a minimum B average.
- If you’re intending to undertake a thesis, you should achieve a B+ average in the Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Studies.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
What's it going to cost?
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You can start studying in:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (early July)
- Other intakes may be possible dependent on Supervisor availability.
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Entry requirements
- Entrance to the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is for graduates of an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
- BLA graduates with a first or second class degree with division one Honours are eligible for direct entry to the MLA (both taught and thesis-based).
- BLA graduates without Honours or with second class division two honours will normally have to complete a bridging programme comprising the Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Studies, reaching a minimum B average.
- If you’re intending to undertake a thesis, you should achieve a B+ average in the Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Studies.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (early July)
- Other intakes may be possible dependent on Supervisor availability.
Programme Structure
The thesis-based Master of Landscape Architecture is usually a 12-month, 120 credit programme.
Lincoln’s MLA (both examination and thesis) is open to graduates of other disciplines. You will follow the first two semesters of the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) then transfer to the MLA. This option requires 120 credits of coursework, and 120 credits of research (totally 240 credits). The 240-credit MLA is an accredited qualification.
More details available upon enquiry or application.
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture courses
Compulsory courses
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Planting Design and Management
15 credits
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Introduction to Earth and Ecological Sciences
15 credits
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Landscpe Analysis, Planning and Design
30 credits
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Design Details
15 credits
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Landscape Ecology
15 credits
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Design Theory
15 credits
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Sustainable Design and Planning
30 credits
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History of Design
15 credits
- Compulsory courses
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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