LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ACTS AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN ARTS AND SCIENCES, DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT LIKE NO OTHER DISCIPLINE. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENGAGES IN THE CORE ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL ISSUES OF THE 21ST CENTURY IN BOTH URBAN AND RURAL AREAS, AND FOR THESE REASONS WE BELIEVE THAT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE IS A PIVOTAL DESIGN PROFESSION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.

Duration

2 or 3 years full time

Course Overview

The Master of Landscape Architecture's teaching in design and practice is underpinned by equal strengths in theory and technology with a focus on sustainability. Students can also take a research subject which may enable them to progress to further studies as a PhD candidate.

The program structure is designed both to expand on existing qualifications in the field and to provide opportunities for an internationally recognized professional qualification for those from other fields.

The program provides advanced study in:

• designing and planning (historic landscapes, landscape planning, sustainable landscapes and an opportunity for individual investigative specialization);
• the techniques of delivery (including ecological and technological sustainability);
• practice (international, commercial/private, public/community and interdisciplinary); and
• natural systems – especially the emerging role of functioning ecosystems within habitable areas.
  

The Program

The Master of Landscape Architecture focuses on sustainable environmental design, including landscape technology and professional practice. It provides graduates with:

• design skills that contribute to the improvement of our built and natural environments;
• the skills to manage a landscape architectural practice and work with interdisciplinary teams;
• excellent communication skills;
• the ability to use resources, materials and technologies to develop responsible and sustainable design solutions; and
• a foundation in landscape architectural history, theory and its related technologies.
  
  

Career Outcomes

Landscape architects are in demand at all levels of government, in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, and in landscape architectural, planning, engineering and multidisciplinary consultancy firms.

Graduates also find employment with groups such as conservation agencies and land development companies, while others run their own landscape architectural practice.

Professional/International Recognition

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the professional associations shown below, and will undergo a regular review process for quality assurance.

• Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
• International Federation of Landscape Architects