Master of Landscape Architecture

The Master of Landscape Architecture is a qualification for people who have practiced or studied in one of these areas and want to advance their skills and explore an area of their interest. In this master’s by project, you’ll advance your knowledge of current design techniques and learn to present your work effectively to interdisciplinary audiences.The Master of Landscape Architecture offers landscape architects and graduates the chance to carve out a particular focus of investigation. It’s a ‘research through design’ programme created to contribute to the landscape design discipline as well as your own professional development. The key outcome of this programme is a master level project that demonstrates your specialised skill andor knowledge in your area of chosen expertise.There are three possible pathways through the master’s, each with an emphasis on developing hands-on experience:Develop a research proposal focusing on a specific area that you’re passionate aboutWork with a member of our faculty to develop a collaborative research projectDevelop a research project with a leading Auckland landscape practiceHighlights:24 hour access to workspaces for full-time students in our refurbished studioAccess to quality digital design toolsCan enable practicing landscape architects to study part-time, learn new techniques, sharpen their design skills and keep abreast of current theoryFocus on practical projects: the degree is “by project”, which means that you undertake a project based on an aspect of your landscape architecture practice to dateNo courseworkCollaborative approach: the Master of Landscape Architecture together with the Master of Architecture, is part of a suite of design programmes at Unitec. Students in both programmes get together for seminars and workshops in order to foster collaboration, new ideas and new approaches to interdisciplinary practice.Interaction and feedback with international academics and practitioners