Master of Landscape Architecture

Program Overview

RMIT University's Master of Landscape Architecture equips students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to excel in the field. Accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, the program emphasizes design research, industry connections, and international opportunities. Graduates are prepared for professional practice in landscape architecture, working in various settings from design offices to government organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Landscape Architecture at RMIT University is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to become leaders and innovators in landscape architectural practice. The program is accredited by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and is recognized for its world-class facilities, fostering design knowledge, and innovative teaching and research.

Outline:

The program's content covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Design research projects that engage with contemporary and international issues in urban and natural contexts.
• Learning through design studios, which operate as laboratories conducive to experimentation, investigation, and the exploration of design as an agent that responds to issues in the built environment.
• Industry connections through engagement with acclaimed and award-winning landscape architects, architects, urban designers, and experts in related fields.
• International opportunities, including study tours and internships, to gain valuable work experience and networks.

Assessment:

The assessment methods used in the program include:

• Design studios, which make up half the course each semester and focus on a particular design theme and project.
• A thesis, referred to as Design Research Project A+B, which develops on the research outcomes reached at the conclusion of landscape architecture studies.

Teaching:

The program is taught by distinguished local and international academic practitioners drawing from a diverse field of knowledge and experience. The structure at RMIT is flexible, allowing students to develop their interests and expertise in a creative, rigorous way.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for professional practice in landscape architecture, working independently or as part of a large team. Career opportunities exist in design offices of landscape architects, architects, planners, urban designers, and engineers, as well as government organizations at federal, state, and municipal levels. Graduates may also become involved in smaller projects such as private gardens, historic estates, and productive landscapes.