Master in Landscape Architecture I in Cambridge United States | Harvard University

The Master in Landscape Architecture (MLA) program is a professionally accredited degree designed for students holding undergraduate degrees in fields outside design disciplines. This intensive three-year MLA I curriculum equips graduates for all aspects of landscape architecture practice. A foundational four-semester core covers essential knowledge in design principles, historical context, theoretical frameworks, technical skills, ecological systems, visual communication, and professional standards. Students then dedicate their final two semesters to specialized studios and cross-disciplinary electives available throughout the Graduate School of Design. The program strongly focuses on cultivating design expertise through six sequential studio courses. For those interested in self-directed projects, the final semester offers the chance to pursue an optional design thesis as an elective.