Program Overview
The Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Starkville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Landscape Architecture programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Grad. Studio I: Water
- Seminar in Watershed Planning
- Research Methods
- Design Theory and Criticism
- Seminar in LA Management
- LA Graduate Studio II: Health
- Proposal Writing Seminar
- Thesis Option: ST 8114 Stats or SO 8274 Social Stats
- Non-thesis Option: Ecological Planting Design
- LA Graduate Studio III: Habitat
- Seminar in Community Based Planning
- Thesis Option: Elective*
- Non-Thesis Option: Elective*
- Non-Thesis Option: Construction Documentation
- Seminar in Contemporary Design Issues
- Thesis Option: Thesis
- Non-Thesis Option: Grad. Studio IV: Case Study
- Non-Thesis Option: Exterior Design/Build Studio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The applicant to the M.L.A. program should have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale. A student without a bachelor\'s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program may undertake the M.L.A. as a first professional degree but is required to undertake additional "leveling" coursework to ensure competency in the field; this typically requires an additional year of study. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is recommended but not required.
The applicant\'s submission should include a letter of interest that includes a written statement (no more than 1500 words) explaining his or her interest in pursuing graduate studies in landscape architecture at Mississippi State University.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant\'s academic work, motivation, and character should accompany the application. The applicant should also submit a detailed resume. Applicants with degrees from allied fields (such as architecture or civil engineering) should submit a portfolio if they wish to be considered for course reductions during the leveling year. Contact the department\'s graduate coordinator for more information.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mississippi State University 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 Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, United States
Mississippi State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months