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Landscape Architecture

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Tuition USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Los Angeles, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Landscape Architecture at University of Southern California 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, 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. Urban Plant Ecology: Environmental Perspectives
  2. Media for Landscape Architecture
  3. Landscape Architecture Design
  4. Global History of Landscape Architecture
  5. Landscape Construction: Topographic Design
  6. Urban Plant Ecology: Cultural Perspectives
  7. Landscape Architecture Design
  8. Media for Landscape Architecture: 3D Design
  9. The Natural Landscape
  10. Landscape Construction: Performance Approaches
  11. Landscape Architecture Design
  12. Research Methods
  13. Urban Landscape: Process and Place
  14. Landscape Architecture Design
  15. Urban Landscape: Contemporary History and Prospect
  16. Landscape Construction: Assembly and Documentation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Individuals who have completed a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or its equivalent, with no prior accredited degree in landscape architecture, are eligible for admission to the program. Preference for admission is given to those who have completed a balanced undergraduate education that includes study in the arts, sciences and humanities. Applicants must document successful completion of a college-level course in the natural sciences. Preparation in the visual arts is strongly encouraged. A minimum of a one-semester, college-level course in the visual arts, such as drawing, sculpture, graphics and/or basic design, is required before beginning the first semester of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 36,000 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Southern California 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.

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  • Start Date 2018-01-08
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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