Landscape Architecture is the study of ecology in relation to design - a bridge between the arts and sciences, design and environment. You'll engage with core ecological, cultural and social issues in both urban and rural societies. Learn to tackle the global issues of climate change and local concerns of our natural and built environments. In the Master of Landscape Architecture, you will gain a strong grounding in ecology and urbanism. This knowledge will be complemented by in-depth study of history and theory encompassing: Contemporary landscape architecture Urban design theory Cross-cultural perspectives of space and cities History of landscape architecture and architecture You will undertake a range of core design studios supplemented by specialist landscape architecture subjects and electives from related built environment disciplines. These include urban design, urban planning, architecture, property and construction. You'll develop a well-rounded base from which to produce creative and sustainable design solutions for urban and natural environments. The Master of Landscape Architecture allows students with no undergraduate background in landscape architecture to enrol directly in a master's program. The first year of study is carefully structured to allow students from diverse backgrounds to develop the required knowledge and foundations in design, history and physical systems before joining second year entry point students (with a cognate background). The Master of Landscape Architecture is also available to students who have an undergraduate background in landscape architecture, including our Bachelor of Environments graduates with a major in Landscape Architecture, most often with 100 points of advanced standing. The Master of Landscape Architecture is underpinned by a strong grounding in design, ecology and urbanism. These strengths are paralleled by a comprehensive history and theory stream encompassing contemporary landscape architecture, architecture and urban design theory, cross-cultural issues, including indigenous perspectives for sustainable societies. This course is part of an accelerated professional degree for students from non-cognate undergraduate degrees. The dominant mode of teaching and learning is through design studios which are each 25 points. To be successful in this degree, a commitment of at least 25 points a semester is necessary. The Master of Landscape Architecture will give you the knowledge and skills to help improve our built and natural environments through innovative design. You will gain: The skills to design ecologically sound and contemporary landscapes using the latest materials and technologies In-depth understanding of international contemporary practice The management and communications skills to work effectively in interdisciplinary project teams, directly applicable in professional practice An in-depth grounding in landscape architectural history and theory. The Master of Landscape Architecture offers you flexibility, so you can take a two-year program if you already have a three-year undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture or the three-year program if your first degree is not in landscape architecture and you are making a career change.