MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Studies

This is a one year full time postgraduate course providing a broad academic and practical understanding of landscape design, landscape planning and landscape management. The course does not provide professional accreditation, but it is entirely compatible with the first year of the MA in Landscape Architecture, and students may transfer between these courses.

Modules

Modules studied: First year - Introduction to Landscape Design (a series of design projects, visual and CAD projects and workshops), Landscape Histories, Theories, and Practices, Introduction to Planting Design, Ecological Design and Management, Advanced Planting Design, Introduction to Landscape Construction (including use of CAD), Advanced Construction Design, Social Aspects of Design, Integrated Design Project, Introduction to Landscape Planning, Research Methods, UK field trips and a summer European field trip. Candidates for the MA also write a 10,000 word Dissertation.

Entry requirements

A good undergraduate honours degree in a related subject that has covered some aspects of landscape.

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