Program Overview
The Landscape Architecture at University of Maryland is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 36 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, 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
- [\'Environmental Resources\', \'Graphic Tools for Landscape Representation\', \'Graduate Studio I\', \'Woody Plant Materials I\', \'Digital Mapping and Drawing\', \'Graduate Studio II\', \'Landscape and Garden History\', \'Environmental Analysis and Site Engineering\', \'Woody Plant Materials II\', \'LARC Theory/ Criticism\', \'Landscape Const. Methods / Materials\', \'Graduate Studio IV\', \'Landscape and Identity\', \'Landscape Arch. Research Methods\', \'Professional Practice\', \'Graduate Studio V\', "Master\'s Thesis Research or Creative Specialization"]
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 3 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).
- Graduate application\xc2\xa0
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Additional supporting documents (writing samples, CV/resume)
- Non-refundable application fee ($75)\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
- Credits 48