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MA Landscape Architecture Studies

Advance your career with this MA in Landscape Architecture Studies from Arts University Bournemouth. Focusing on sustainability and innovative design, you’ll gain industry-ready and sought-after skills to help you stand out.

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Time investment: 2 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: £9,975

Language: English

About this degree

Gain essential landscape architecture skills

Dive into a realm where creativity meets functionality with this online MA Landscape Architecture Studies from Arts University Bournemouth.

Crafted for those passionate about shaping our surroundings in environmentally and socially sensitive ways, this online, part-time course invites you to explore landscape design through a unique blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practice. Over two years, you’ll delve into how landscapes, cities, and nature interface, preparing you for transformative roles in environmental design and planning.

Transform your approach to sustainable landscape architecture

With a curriculum focused on creating positive societal and environmental impacts, this MA explores the balance between nature and urban development. You’ll engage with key concerns in landscape architecture practice today, including climate resilience, planetary justice, and health and wellbeing, sharpening your ability to integrate sustainability and resilience into every design initiative.

As you navigate these themes, you will gain a profound understanding of how landscapes can act as infrastructural elements and ecosystems, vital for resilience and human wellbeing.

Master the art of landscape analysis and cultural insight

You’ll also delve into understanding the essential character of landscape and inhabited environments, plus the cultural heritage and philosophical underpinnings of landscape architecture.

Your studies will be enriched by methods for evaluating and representing landscapes, allowing you to execute projects that honour cultural contexts and aesthetic value. This perspective is paramount as you aim to shape spaces that foster equity and inclusivity.

Gain a competitive edge in landscape architecture expertise

Concluding with a 45-credit “Master’s Project,” you’ll synthesise your learning into a substantive piece of work that reflects your command of landscape design and research methods. This crucial module challenges you to apply theoretical frameworks and innovative strategies, producing a project that demonstrates your preparedness to influence real-world landscapes effectively.

This MA in Landscape Architecture Studies equips you with skills that transcend conventional landscape design, preparing you for versatile and impactful careers. As you deepen your knowledge in urban design and environmental management, you’ll be ready to tackle complex challenges from both a creative and practical standpoint, enhancing your career prospects across diverse landscape and planning sectors.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Arts University Bournemouth

AUB is a leading university offering high-quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries.

Based in one of the UK’s fastest growing creative and digital hubs, AUB connects students with real industry opportunities right on their doorstep.

With expert tutors, professional studios and a collaborative community, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to build a career doing what you love.

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Additional information

To be eligible for the MA Landscape Architecture Studies program, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Non-native English speakers are required to provide proof of English language proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

This programme is offered part-time over a two-year period, with a total fee of £8,500. Courses are delivered online, providing flexible study options to accommodate your schedule. Assessment methods vary, encompassing coursework, projects, and practical applications designed to support the development of your analytical and creative skills, fitting seamlessly into your professional life.

This is your path to becoming a changemaker in landscape architecture, ready to make a proud impact on our environment and society.

Upon completion, you can pursue roles that leverage your enhanced perspective and practice in landscape architecture, such as:

Landscape Architect: Design and plan outdoor spaces in urban and rural settings, working to enhance environmental and human wellbeing.
Environmental Consultant: Offer strategic guidance on sustainability and environmental conservation projects.
Urban Designer: Craft harmonious and sustainable urban spaces through meticulous design and planning.
Environmental Manager: Oversee environmental strategies and projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability.
Landscape Conservation Officer: Protect and manage natural landscapes, combining conservation with innovative design strategies.