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Landscape Architecture is a dynamic field focused on analyzing, planning, designing, and managing land across various scales, from expansive regions to intimate sites. Professionals in this discipline blend ecological understanding, socio-cultural awareness, economic considerations, and artistic vision to craft functional, innovative, sustainable, and visually appealing spaces. Ideal candidates possess creative thinking, analytical abilities, and strong visual and verbal communication skills. Canada's inaugural graduate Landscape Architecture program, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), launched in 1972. With over 300 alumni, including many industry leaders, the M.L.Arch. curriculum combines academic study with practical experience.
Typical Completion Time - 2 years.
To qualify for the Master of Landscape Architecture program, you must have a minimum of:
A four year bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable. Test scores must meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) minimum requirements except for the following tests, which require higher scores than the FGS minimum:
IELTS: A minimum score of 7.0 on the Academic Module
TOEFL (iBT): A minimum score of 94, with a score of 20 in each of Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking