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Landscape Architecture

University of Pennsylvania Rank #259
Tuition USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline 2005-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Philadelphia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Landscape Architecture at University of Pennsylvania is a Master 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 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Philadelphia, 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. Landform and Planting Design
  2. Ecology and Built Landscapes
  3. Advanced Landscape Construction
  4. Drawing and Visualization
  5. Digital Visualization
  6. Flows: Linear/Non-linear
  7. Futures: Trends and Trajectories
  8. The Culture of Nature
  9. History of Ideas and Forms in Landscape Architecture
  10. Contemporary Urbanism
  11. Topics in Representation
  12. Modeling Geographic Space
  13. Cartographic Modeling

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The Department offers two primary courses of study leading to a professionally accredited Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA). The first professional degree program is three years in length and is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than landscape architecture or architecture. The second professional degree is two years in length and is designed for those who already hold an accredited bachelors degree in either landscape architecture or architecture. Students may be admitted with advanced standing into either of these programs depending upon their respective backgrounds.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,536 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2005-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-28
  • Language English