COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA in Landscape Architecture is a two-year, professionally accredited program that integrates foundational learning with advanced design practice, specifically tailored for students entering the field from unrelated undergraduate backgrounds. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge, tools, and professional competencies necessary for a career in landscape architecture in the UK and internationally.Students begin with foundational modules that introduce key themes, techniques, materials, and ethical frameworks within the profession. Modules such as "Foundations of Theory & Contexts" and "Foundations of Theory Practice & Professional Life" explore the origins and development of landscape architecture, while engaging students with practitioners and live projects. "Basic Tools & Principles of Design" and "Essential Tools & Principles of Design" provide hands-on experience with small to large-scale design projects, introducing critical site analysis, materiality, and representation techniques.As students progress, they tackle increasingly complex design challenges in modules like "Advanced Tools & Complexity in Design 1 and 2." These focus on large-scale and post-industrial landscapes, regional green infrastructure, and integration of contemporary themes such as sustainability and social equity. Students learn to apply theoretical and policy frameworks to real-world design interventions and participate in live design and construction exercises led by practicing professionals.Throughout the course, professional development is reinforced through Mental Wealth modules that emphasize employability, ethical practice, and engagement with the broader landscape architecture industry. "Professional Life & Practice" explores career pathways, legal contexts, and professional responsibilities within the UK.The program culminates in a final "Thesis" module, where students independently explore a contemporary issue in landscape architecture that aligns with their interests and future career goals. This major research or design-led project builds upon the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course.Overall, this MA provides a rigorous and immersive route into the landscape architecture profession, supporting career changers in becoming skilled, thoughtful, and innovative practitioners.