MA Professional Landscape Architecture with Conversion at University of East London

Programme overview

This is a design-based career conversion/ development course at the Master’s level. It’s for anyone who has a passion for landscape architecture, but a first degree in any other subject. It brings together 'conversion' modules of the postgraduate diploma, with modules from the MA taken by those holding an undergraduate landscape degree, combined into a 'straight through' programme for direct entry to Landscape Institute Associate Membership.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering | Department: Department of Architecture & Visual Arts | Duration: 4 years part-time; 2 years full-time | Study mode: part-time, full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Landscape Architecture programme builds your progressive expertise through interconnected modules. These cover theory, design principles, and professional practice. Modules include Foundations of Theory &, Contexts, Foundations of Theory Practice & Professional Life (Mental Wealth), Professional Life & Practice (Mental Wealth), Theory & Contexts, Basic Tools & Principles of Design, Essential Tools & Principles of Design, Advanced Tools & Complexity in Design 1, Advanced Tools & Complexity in Design 2.

Career pathways

Our Masters in Professional Landscape Architecture (Conversion) will set you on the path to rewarding and exciting landscape architecture jobs. Landscape architects are in demand nationally and internationally.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 Degree in any subject. We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths. English: Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading(or recognised equivalent).

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 4 years part-time; 2 years full-time

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