Landscape Architecture, MA

MA Landscape Architecture

The MA Landscape Architecture at Greenwich focuses on shaping future landscape architects through hands-on engagement in projects spanning urbanism, agriculture, and infrastructure. Set in a cutting-edge building, students collaborate with experts to explore innovative design approaches, culminating in a comprehensive final project and thesis.

Core Features:

• Advanced Design Skills: Small class sizes foster personalized learning in landscape architecture and urban design.
• Critical Urban Issues: Address challenges such as environmental events and urban infrastructure transformations.
• Global Perspective: High international profile with award-winning projects and research published in prestigious forums.
• Experiential Learning: Research visits to renowned sites like Kew Gardens and the British Museum enhance practical understanding.

Curriculum Highlights (Year 1):

• Design Research Methodologies (20 credits)
• Landscape Representation (20 credits)
• Professional and Technical Practice (20 credits)
• Advanced Landscape Design (30 credits)
• Landscape and Urbanism Theory (30 credits)
• Masters Project (60 credits)

Learning Experience:

• Teaching Approach: Emphasizes design projects through lectures, seminars, and workshops, with 2-3 days of in-class learning per week.
• Independent Study: Students engage in 2-3 days of self-directed learning alongside structured class time, dedicating 8-10 hours weekly per module for research and preparation.

Assessment:

Assessment is coursework-based, with regular feedback to guide design and research development, and formal evaluations contributing to final grades.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates can pursue careers in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design, benefiting from a robust alumni network. Employability services, including CV clinics and mock interviews, support career readiness.

Support Services:

• Academic Skills Support: Assistance in improving research and academic writing skills.
• Creative Resources: Free access to Adobe Creative Cloud for design projects.
• Graduate Exhibition: Opportunities to showcase work at exhibitions for broader exposure.

The MA Landscape Architecture program at Greenwich provides a dynamic learning environment, preparing students for a successful career in landscape architecture with practical design experience, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.