Landscape Architecture (MA)

Master of Landscape Architecture

Master of Landscape Architecture

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The Master of Landscape Architecture is a STEM-designated program accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board with a focus on creative, designed-based problem-solving for a sustainable future. The program prepares you for landscape architecture practice through applied scholarship with an emphasis on sustainable design strategies. You will learn history and theory; design methods and implementation; and ethics and communication for professional practice. The program can be completed in two to three years depending on your academic background.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

80.65%

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.7643 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

41.67%

Enrollment % Female

58.33%

Enrollment % International

16.66%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

20.83%