| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Western Australia empowers students with the skills to design, manage, and protect landscapes. The program emphasizes systems thinking, creativity, and practical knowledge, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in environmental management, urban design, and landscape architecture. The program meets the accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and offers numerous opportunities for industry engagement and professional practice.
Program Outline
Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Western Australia
Degree Overview:
The Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Western Australia provides an education in the design, management, and resilience of natural and built landscapes. The program aims to improve the quality of the environment and enhance our experience of it. Students gain the knowledge and skills to respond to complex issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, urban ecology, and water-sensitive design. The program emphasizes systems thinking and creative practice to develop long-term, multi-scale solutions. Students have opportunities to engage in Work Integrated Learning and placements through Practicum units. Building on undergraduate studies in Landscape Architecture (or relevant conversion units), students acquire strong theoretical and practical knowledge and high-level technical, analytical, design, and communication skills. The course emphasizes ecological, cultural, and social design considerations at global, regional, and local levels.
Outline:
The Master of Landscape Architecture is offered in two modes:
- Coursework: Students take core units (66 points) and choose either a series of option units covering a range of topics or a specialization in a related area of expertise (such as Environmental Planning or Urban Design).
- Coursework and Dissertation: Students take core units (66 points), 12 points of option units, and pursue an independent research project of their choice (18 points).
- For students in Course by Coursework only, without a Focus Area: Take all Core units (66 points) and 30 points of option units from Group A.
- For students in Course by Coursework only, with a Focus Area: Take all Core units (66 points), required units from the selected Focus Area (24 points), and 6 points of Option units from Group A.
- For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation: Take all Core units (66 points), 12 points of Option units from Group A, and 18 points from Group B Dissertation.
Conversion:
Students who have not completed a Bachelor's degree with a major in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent as recognized by the School of Design, must complete conversion units to the value of up to 48 points as advised by the University.
Core Units (66 points):
- ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)
- LACH4421 Australian Landscapes (6)
- LACH4423 Landscape and Urban Ecology (6)
- LACH4505 Critical Theory: 'isms and 'ologies in Landscape Architecture (6)
- LACH5414 Landscape Professional Documents (6)
- LACH5422 Design Studio—Making (12)
- LACH5424 Design Studio—Complexity (12)
- LACH5460 Landscape Professional Practice (6)
- LACH5506 Landscape Dynamics: Reconfiguring Terrains (6)
Option - Group A (30 points):
Take option units according to the sequence notes.
- ARCT5513 Near Future Scenarios for a New Architectural Era (6)
- ARCT5520 Drawing Resilience (6)
- ARCT5521 Empowering Communities Through Design (6)
- ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
- ARCT5529 Forensic Architecture (6)
- ARCT5536 Photo Real Rendering (6)
- ARCT5575 Practical Building Conservation (6)
- ARCT5576 Introduction to Architectural Conservation (6)
- ARCT5577 Conservation in Cultural Landscapes, Historic Towns and Urban Precincts (6)
- ARCT5578 Building Pictures (6)
- ARCT5580 Advanced Architectural Animation (6)
- ARCT5586 Australian Architecture in a Global Setting (6)
- ARCT5589 Furniture Design (6)
- ARCT5593 Furniture: from prototype to production (6)
- ARCT5885 Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings (6)
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science (6)
- URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
- URBD5805 Contemporary Urbanism (6)
- URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Option - B Dissertation (18 points):
For students in Course by Coursework and Dissertation, take 18 points of dissertation units as directed by the School. Take an additional 12 points of option units from Option Group A.
- LACH5503 Independent Dissertation Part 1 (6)
- LACH5504 Independent Dissertation Part 2 (12)
- LACH5510 Independent Dissertation by Design Part 1 (6)
- LACH5511 Independent Dissertation by Design Part 2 (12)
Focus Areas (24 points):
For students in Course by Coursework only with a Focus Area, take all units (24 points). Take an additional 6 points of option units from Option Group A.
- BLDG5000 BIM Authors (6)
- BLDG5300 BIM Sustainability (6)
- BLDG5800 Major Project (12)
- Environmental Planning:
- GEOG4003 Fundamentals of Planning (6)
- GEOG5411 Regional Development in the Global Context (6)
- URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
- Social Impact Design:
- ARCT5521 Empowering Communities Through Design (6)
- ARCT5885 Bio-Based Materials in Global Settings (6)
- Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
- ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
- ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)
- URBD5810 Healthy by Design (6)
- Urban Design:
- URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
- URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
- Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
- URBD5802 Urban Design Studio 2 (12)
- URBD5804 Urban Design Studio 1 (12)
Careers:
A Master of Landscape Architecture degree provides a wide range of employment options, including:
- Landscape Architect
- Environmental Consultant
- Urban Designer
- Environmental Manager
- Government Policy Advisor
- Landscape Architecture Educator/Academic
Other:
- The course meets the accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).
- After finishing the Master of Landscape Architecture, graduates must complete at least two years of professional practice before being eligible to become a Registered Landscape Architect.
- The program is subsidized by the Australian Government as a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
- Students have access to well-equipped facilities including studio spaces, the Design Hub, digital fabrication equipment, computer labs, a printmaking studio, multimedia production facilities, and the Cullity Gallery.
- The program is taught by expert practitioners and researchers within the School of Design's Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design discipline.
- Students have excellent opportunities to learn from and interact with members of industry through formal classes and work placements.
- The program offers interaction with students and teachers across a range of related subject areas.
- The program has dedicated academic and professional teaching staff with extensive experience around the world.
- The program has small class sizes with a low student:teacher ratio (12:1).
