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MLA Landscape Architecture at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, part of the American Society of Landscape Architects and qualifies graduates for licensure in California and elsewhere. The MLA program is certified as a STEM discipline. The program offers advanced education in landscape architecture and environmental planning from the scale of the site to the region to the ecosystem.

Faculty: College of Environmental Design  |  Department: Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Major requirements are organised as: Master's Degree Requirements.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Architecture, Planning & Environmental Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for admission to the graduate program. It is recommended that applicants have completed a minimum of one basic course each in the life, earth and social sciences. In addition, graphics and freehand drawing are strongly recommended for applicants with non-design backgrounds. The MLA 3D is accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board part of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The department also offers two specialized advanced standing options for the accredited degree based on previous degrees, the MLA 2D and the MLA EP. MLA Degree Tracks MLA 3D: First Professional Degree The three-year MLA degree is the accredited first professional degree. This degree is for students without backgrounds in design, planning, or environmental science who wish to emphasize landscape design. MLA 2D: Advanced Standing Professional Degree The two-year MLA degree is an advanced standing option for students with first degrees in landscape architecture, architecture, or environmental design who wish to pursue graduate degrees

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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