Program Overview
The Landscape Architecture at University of Massachusetts Amherst 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Amherst Center, 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
- Studio I
- Studio II
- Studio III Garden Design
- Studio IV Landform & Landscape Design
- Studio V Site Planning for Housing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application Fee
- Personal Statement
- Residency Statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tests
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,442 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 months