Master of Landscape Architecture(MLA)

• Students study full-time, taking all required courses in each given session. An FZ (fail) in any one course, or a B– grade in two studio courses or in any three courses normally results in a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies to terminate the student's registration in the degree program.

• There is no additional language requirement other than proficiency in English on admission. Writing support is integrated into the program to develop specialized skills that are essential to effective learning and communication in the design fields.

• Progress in the program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of studio and required core courses in sequence. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Program Director, and in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services in the case of accessibility.

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 15.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
   

  • 14.5 FCEs in core courses:
     

    • 4.0 FCEs: Design Studio

    • 1.0 FCE: Design Studio Options

    • 1.5 FCEs: Design Studio Thesis

    • 2.0 FCEs: Visual Communication

    • 2.0 FCEs: History, Theory, Criticism

    • 1.5 FCEs: Technology

    • 1.5 FCEs: Environment

    • 1.0 FCE: Professional Practice and Research Methods
       

  • 1.0 elective FCE.

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree (such as BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a minimum average of mid-B.

• Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.

• Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. 

The tuition fees for Master of Landscape Architecture(MLA) may vary from $50,000 to $80,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.