Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Landscape Architecture (Future Urbanism) in Ireland

  • Course Name: Master of Landscape Architecture (Future Urbanism)()
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  • Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Landscape Architecture (Future Urbanism)

  • Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast, Belfast  
    Admission criteria
    Graduate
    Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any design engaged discipline by agreement with the School of Natural and Built Environment. A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any design engaged discipline by agreement with the School of Natural and Built Environment may be considered alongside a strong design portfolio on a case by case basis. Relevant professional experience alongside a strong design portfolio may be considered on a case by case basis.

    The MLA offers a route accredited by the Landscape Institute (candidate status 2021-22), the Royal chartered professional body for landscape architects in the UK.

    Entrance requirements for the route accredited by the Landscape Institute are below:

    Either:

    Direct entry requires a minimum of a 2.1 (with the possibility of joining the course with a 2.2 following academic and portfolio review) from an accredited UK BA/BSc Landscape Architecture. International candidates will have achieved an equivalent level on an IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects) accredited undergraduate course in Landscape Architecture of at least 3 years duration.

    Or:

    Students who do not meet the above criteria, require a minimum of 2.1 undergraduate degree (with the possibility of joining the course with a 2.2 following academic and portfolio review). Entry is via PGCert Future Landscape Architecture (https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/future-landscape-architecture-pgcert/#overview) where 60 credits are undertaken to fulfil the Landscape Institute requirement for 240 credits of Masters level education post an initial BA/BSc.


    All applicants must submit a digital Portfolio of Work in PDF format; 15 pages maximum length, 5MB maximum file size.

    The Portfolio of Work should demonstrate ability to edit your work in an appropriate and succinct expression of your abilities and ambitions. Work should be clearly laid out and logically presented using appropriately sized legible text for graphic clarity and ease of comprehension.

    Format of Portfolio of Work:

    1. Cover page: Your name and contact details and an image that graphically and succinctly represents your interests, ambitions or capabilities (this should be different from the project images contained within the portfolio).

    2. A table of contents: Information regarding the duration of projects and the undergraduate academic year / level or professional context in which it was completed.

    3. A short introductory statement of you and your personal practice (this can be an extract from the statement in your application).

    4. Three pieces of work, with one project or piece of coursework shown in detail. A written summary (100 words) describing the significance of each piece of work, demonstrating the rigour of the discipline from which you come.

    5. Additional work: your portfolio can include examples of work undertaken in an employment context or similar experience.

    English Language Requirements
    Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last two years).

    International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

    For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

    Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
    Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

    Course duration: 1 year

    Mode of study: Full time




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