University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Landscape Architecture (MLA)

University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Graduate Studies
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $8,756
Careers:Landscape Architects

Description:

Come and be part of Canada’s newest school of landscape architecture. Launched in 2015, this program is already boosting the faculty’s reputation as leaders in sustainability and design. And we’re out to train future leaders who will go on to build better places - urban, regional and global.

Our full-time faculty includes professional landscape architects, planners, architects and landscape ecologists, whose overlapping expertise contributes to a strong curriculum that combines a solid foundation in the field with 21st-century design challenges.

Prerequisites:

Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 105] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 600]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio
Applicants are required to have a four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution, and a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Candidates for the Master of Landscape Architecture must provide evidence of original and/or creative work in any field or medium. This could include design work, professional work, research, creative ability, or ideas related to their statement of intent or interests in Landscape Architecture. The requirements for digital portfolio submissions are found on the Faculty of Environmental Design website at: evds.ucalgary.ca/admissions/landscape-architecture.

Applicants with previous related design degrees (e.g. a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture) may have some or all of the foundation year courses waived. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, this review will require supporting documentation such as course outlines. An assessment of these prerequisite requirements will be made by an admissions committee and applicants will be informed in offers of admission which, if any, courses at the Foundation level will be required.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on June 27, 2022