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Master of Landscape Architecture

  • Masters (Coursework)

Bridge the worlds of art and science with a career in landscape architecture. Study at the only university in the state with an accredited Landscape Architecture program. Become a critical thinker with rigorous skills in the pragmatic and theoretical art of landscape design and manipulation. ...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 3 years full-time
Course Code
25550, 084739F
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Master of Landscape Architecture provides an education in the design, management and resilience of natural and built landscapes to improve the quality and our experience of the environment. Gain the knowledge and skills to respond to complex issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, urban ecology and water sensitive design by applying systems thinking and creative practice to develop long-term, multi-scale solutions. You'll have the opportunity to engage in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and placements through Practicum units. Building on undergraduate studies in Landscape Architecture (or relevant conversion units), you'll acquire strong theoretical and practical knowledge and the high-level technical, analytical, design and communication skills necessary to formulate solutions to challenges and produce creative landscape architecture outcomes. The course provides emphasis on ecological, cultural and social design considerations at global, regional and local levels. The Master of Landscape Architecture is offered in two modes: Coursework; or Coursework and Dissertation. In addition to core studies, in the Coursework mode students are offered the choice of enrolling in either a series of option units covering a range of topics or a specialisation in a related area of expertise (such as Environmental Planning or Urban Design). In the Coursework and Dissertation mode, in addition to core studies students pursue an independent research project of their choice.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
This course is primarily concerned with the quality of the environment. A Master of Landscape Architecture degree provides a wide range of employment options, including working as a landscape architect, an environmental consultant, an urban designer, an environmental manager, a government policy advisor or a landscape architecture educator/academic.
Career Pathways This course is primarily concerned with the quality of the environment. A Master of Landscape Architecture degree provides a wide range of employment options, including working as a landscape architect, an environmental consultant, an urban designer, an environmental manager, a government policy advisor or a landscape architecture educator/academic.
Further Study
Further postgraduate study options include the Master of Urban Design.
Further Study Further postgraduate study options include the Master of Urban Design.

Course structure

For students in Course by Coursework only, without a Focus Area: take all Core units (66 points) and 30 points of option units from Group A.

For students in Course by Coursework only, with a Focus Area, take all Core units (66 points), required units from the selected Focus Area (24 points), and 6 points of Option units from Group A.

For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take all Core units (66 points), 12 points of Option units from Group A, and 18 points from Group B Dissertation.



Conversion

Students who have not completed a Bachelor's degree with a major in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Design, must complete conversion units to the value of up to 48 points as advised by the University.

Core

All students, take all Core units (66 points).

Option - Group A

Take option units according to the sequence notes.

Option - B Dissertation

For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take 18 points of dissertation units as directed by the School. Take an additional 12 points of option units from Option Group A.

Building Information Modelling (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Building Information Modelling", take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

Environmental Planning (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Environmental Planning", take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

Social Impact Design (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Social Impact Design", take 12 points of Impact Design core units and 12 points of Impact Design option units. Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Urban Design (focus area)

For students in Course by Coursework only with the Focus Area "Urban Design", take 12 points of Urban Design core units and 12 points of Urban Design option units. Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.5%
Overall satisfaction
84.5%
Skill scale
69%
Teaching scale
75.5%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary
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