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Tuition USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Degree MA
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Landscape Architecture at The City University of New York is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Landscape Architecture programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
  4. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Landscape Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Landscape Architecture Studio I
  2. Landscape Technology I
  3. Digital and Traditional Drawing
  4. Introduction to Ecology and GIS
  5. Landscape Architecture Studio II
  6. Introduction to Landscape Architecture History
  7. Landscape Technology II
  8. Field Ecology for Landscape Architecture
  9. Landscape Architecture Studio III
  10. Environmental Planning
  11. Urban Plants/Plant Identification
  12. Advanced Visual Representation
  13. Landscape Architecture Studio IV
  14. Planting Design
  15. History Elective
  16. Urbanism Elective
  17. Landscape Architecture Studio V
  18. Design Research
  19. Landscape Restoration
  20. Professional Practice
  21. Comprehensive Studio
  22. Professional Elective
  23. History Elective
  24. General Elective

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A portfolio of creative work must be submitted in hard copy. All work must be printed, and the portfolio should be no larger than 8.5\xc2\xb4\xc2\xb4 x 14\xc2\xb4\xc2\xb4 (216 x 356 mm).\xc2\xa0The portfolio should reflect your level of creative ability and can\xc2\xa0include\xc2\xa0drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, furniture design, photography, crafts, or other types of work. Do not include the original artwork.\xc2\xa0The portfolio for post-professional degrees such as Urban Design should include architectural projects. The portfolio for Landscape Architecture should consist of creative work in the realm of human experience.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 5,930 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The City University of New York directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The City University of New York

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The City University of New York

New York, United States

The City University of New York is the public university system of New York City, United States. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 26 campuses: eleven...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-01-15
  • Language English