Masters in Landscape Architecture and Planning
Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
About this program
Masters in Landscape Architecture and Planning
You will have the opportunity to study in an international and multidisciplinary environment since there is cooperation with the Estonian, Lithuanian, Norwegian and Swedish universities. Within the framework of the Erasmus+, Bova network and LE: NOTRE Institut, students have an opportunity to participate in international study courses online and get acquainted with the international experienceTo provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for work in the area of landscape architecture under the guidance of a certified specialist or to continue studies in the professional Master’s degree study program Landscape architecture and planning obtaining the professional qualification of a landscape architect.
Admission requirements
Applicants with completed bachelor`s degree in landscape architecture are approved for admission to the Program.
Applicants must be able to present good English knowledge (minimum - CEFR level B2, IELTS score 6.0, TOEFL score 520, TOEFL-iBT score 68 ).
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Learn moreProgram content
- Theory of Landscape Architecture
- Arhi5051 Research Basics
- Sustainable Landscape Development
- Master Thesis
- Traineeship I
- Traineeship II
- Territorial Development Planning
- Design of Industrial Landscapes
- Greenery Design Concepts
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Aim
To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for work in the area of landscape architecture under the guidance of a certified specialist or to continue studies in the professional Master’s degree study program Landscape architecture and planning obtaining the professional qualification of a landscape architect.
Tuition
Tuition fee per year: 4000€
Qualification
Degree: Professional Master Degree in Landscape Architecture
Credits/ ECTS: 80 CP/120 ECTS
The graduates of the program can:
- understand the importance of heritage landscapes and natural heritage in the development of the economy;
- develop the guidelines, methodology, and recommendations for landscape management, protection, preservation, and restoration;
- deal with the problems of science and practice in consulting and design companies/organizations, national and municipal institutions;
- apply the acquired academic knowledge when dealing with ecological, aesthetic, and social problems of the landscape in preserving cultural and natural heritage and ensuring landscape sustainability;
- organize the process of work in cooperation with the specialists of related sectors, plan and manage the work, and work in teams by the project development schedule.
Continuing studies
A Master's degree entitles graduates to continue studies in a respective Doctoral study program at universities in Latvia or abroad.
Career paths
Our graduates work in all kinds of architecture, design, and research companies. They can cover both fields - urban and rural areas and ensure that implemented projects are high quality and sustainable. Our specialists can design different-scale landscapes - residential areas, parks, shopping centers, parkways, golf courses, school campuses, etc.
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