Course summary
This is a design based career conversion/ development course at Masters level, for anyone who has a passion for landscape architecture, but a first degree in any other subject. It brings together 'conversion' modules of the postgraduate diploma, with modules from the MA taken by those holding an undergraduate landscape degree, combined into 'straight through' programme for direct entry to the UK profession at Licentiate status. It is fully accredited by the Landscape Institute. This course covers: design modules, where you lead the landscape design process, using a range of drawing and modelling techniques and software taught in studio; and theory/ professional practice, where we explore the issues affecting our environment, visit, study, and discuss professional landscape architecture. This is a two-year programme (full time) and the fee varies each year. You may also consider applying for the postgraduate diploma in Landscape Architecture.
Modules
All Years: Landscape Architecture: Foundations of Theory &, Contexts (Core), Landscape Architecture: Foundations of Theory Practice & Professional Life (Mental Wealth) (Core), Landscape Architecture: Professional Life & Practice (Mental Wealth) (Core), Landscape Architecture: Theory & Contexts (Core), Landscape Architecture: Basic Tools & Principles of Design (Core), Landscape Architecture: Essential Tools & Principles of Design (Core), Landscape Architecture: Advanced Tools & Complexity in Design 1 (Core), Landscape Architecture: Advanced Tools & Complexity in Design 2 (Core), Thesis (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
Your work is assessed through a variety of illustrated reports, and design drawing portfolios, submitted at the end of each module. Your submitted coursework is completed against detailed project briefs, with submissions selected from project work developed in a variety of media: drawn; conceptual and practical; 3D work; essays; site research studies; illustrated reports; seminar papers; and presentations. Teaching supports the development of materials for submission through seminars, individual and group tutorials, field visits and lectures. All coursework is double marked and reviewed by an external examination board.
Entry requirements
FROM DEGREE Minimum 2:1 degree in any subject. FROM POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA Postgraduate Diploma in a Relevant Subject Area. We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. English language requirements: Overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, reading and listening (or recognised equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333