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Universities New Zealand Unitec Institute Of Technology Courses Master of Landscape Architecture

Master of Landscape Architecture
at Unitec Institute Of Technology

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 27,310
Country Rank-
Duration18 Months
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Program Overview

Programme overview

Are you currently practicing in the field of landscape architecture, architecture or design, or do you have a degree in landscape architecture? The Master of Landscape Architecture is a qualification for people who have practiced or studied in one of these areas and want to advance their skills and explore an area of their interest. In this master's by project, you’ll advance your knowledge of current design techniques, and learn to present your work effectively to interdisciplinary audiences.

The Master of Landscape Architecture offers landscape architects and graduates the chance to carve out a particular focus of investigation. It's a 'research through design' programme created to contribute to the landscape design discipline as well as your own professional development. The key outcome of this programme is a master level project that demonstrates your specialised skill and/or knowledge in your area of chosen expertise.

There are three possible pathways through the master's, each with an emphasis on developing hands-on experience:

Develop a research proposal focusing on a specific area that you’re passionate about
Work with a member of our faculty to develop a collaborative research project
Develop a research project with a leading Auckland landscape practice

Highlights

24 hour access to workspaces for full-time students in our refurbished studio
Access to quality digital design tools
Can enable practicing landscape architects to study part-time, learn new techniques, sharpen their design skills and keep abreast of current theory
Focus on practical projects: the degree is "by project", which means that you undertake a project based on an aspect of your landscape architecture practice to date
No coursework
Collaborative approach: the Master of Landscape Architecture together with the Master of Architecture, is part of a suite of design programmes at Unitec. Students in both programmes get together for seminars and workshops in order to foster collaboration, new ideas and new approaches to interdisciplinary practice.
Interaction and feedback with international academics and practitioners

Course Content
Courses and timetables

Design Research Project - Landscape Architecture (LAND9000)

Credits: Level: 9

Credits: 0.0 (0 EFTS)

Compulsory: Yes

Aim: The aim of the programme is to produce graduates who have developed a theoretically sophisticated understanding of design through engagement in research by design. The students are expected to develop this understanding by undertaking a research project which involves creating a new body of work within a theoretical context and then critically appraising the new work and the theoretical framework which informed it.

Pre-requisites / Co-requisites: Enrolment requirement for course LPSC9000
Entry Requirement
Admission requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

Achieved one of the following:
- A recognised Bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to your proposed project, with an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses
- A recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline relevant to your proposed project, with an average grade of B- or higher
- A significant portfolio of professional work which enables us to critically reflect on your prior practice
- 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).
- If English is not your first language, you are required to have one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission.
Fees & Scholarships
ANNUAL TUITION FEES

Domestic/NZ students

$7,700 (for 120 credits)

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study)

International students

$27,310 (for 120 credits)

Save $5,000 (NZD) on your first year with the International Student Study Grant.
Career Prospect
CAREER OPTIONS
- Landscape architectural design leader, design educator and design researchers
- Architect and others who wish to develop landscape architectural design capabilities.

Cost Of Studying At Unitec Institute Of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Landscape Architecture at Unitec Institute Of Technology