Master of Landscape Architecture (Taught)
Lincoln University offers two separate Master of Landscape Architecture (Taught) programmes:
240-credit MLA programme (by examination)
This two year programme is designed as a first professional degree in Landscape Architecture for students with an undergraduate university degree in any discipline, including unaccredited degrees associated with Landscape Architecture. The degree consists of ten Master’s level courses and a dissertation (small research project). The degree will teach you all the knowledge and skills required to practice Landscape Architecture. Students can only start this degree Semester 1 (late February).
This degree is accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) and the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), meaning graduates can become registered professional Landscape Architects who are highly sought-after within both the public and private sectors throughout New Zealand and internationally. Graduates will be prepared for employment as professional landscape architects, both within New Zealand and internationally, and will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for NZILA and IFLA accreditation.
120-credit MLA programme (by examination)
This one year programme is only open to students with an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree or Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Graduate entry degrees (BLA (Graduate entry) who wish to pursue more advanced and specialized Master’s level Landscape Architecture study. The degree requires students to pass four Master’s level courses and a dissertation (small research project). Following their MLA students may be eligible to continue their studies at the PhD level. Students can start either Semester 1 (late February), or Semester 2 (mid-July).
Please note: A 120-credit Master of Landscape Architecture (Research) programme, which consists of a thesis only (a larger research project) is also available to those who want to only pursue research in support of the profession of Landscape Architecture.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Society, tourism and sport
- Science
- Environment
- Design and technology
- Business and commerce.
Recruitment
We advise on effective ways of connecting with Lincoln students and graduates, and for raising your profile. We offer a range of services to help you:
- NZUniCareerHub to advertise your graduate programmes/vacancies/internships/scholarships to students and graduates
- Targeted email alerts
- Presentations, drop-ins and information sessions on-campus
- Career and networking events
- Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
- Interviews on-campus.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for entry students must have:
- • Achieved a minimum of 2nd class division 1 honours (or minimum average of 70% in their 300 level or higher courses and in their final year overall) in their previous university degree, and
- • Achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 (no individual component less than 6.0)
- • Submitted a portfolio. No prior qualification in art or design is required, but students should be able to demonstrated design-related skills and creativity. The folio may contain landscape architecture drawings, representational drawings, paintings, photography or technical drawings. It can also include drawings that demonstrate computer graphic skills.
- • Demonstrated basic computer graphic skills in Vectorworks or AutoCAD. This can be demonstrated either in the portfolio or with a certificate of completion of an online course.
- • Submitted a 1000-word argumentative essay on a reading that will be provided.
- • Participated in an online or in-person interview.
Whether you are considering a taught, taught/research or research-only Master’s degree, you will need a relevant degree with a B grade average in your 300-level courses and final year (full-time equivalent).
Taught Master’s degrees are usually 12-month full-time programmes. Like bachelor’s degrees, they are delivered and assessed through a series of taught modules and may include independent research in the specialised subject area.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
68400 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A