Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)
An international, practice-oriented Master's programme focused on sustainable urban design and landscape planning.
Best for:Best for graduates in landscape architecture, architecture, or urban planning seeking a practice-oriented international degree.
Overview
The Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is a four-semester, English-taught programme designed to equip students with advanced skills in landscape architecture, urban design, and environmental planning. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic theory and practical application, utilizing design studios and real-world projects in collaboration with industry partners. Students benefit from small cohorts, personalized supervision, and a compulsory 20-week internship that facilitates professional networking. The programme prepares graduates for diverse careers in landscape architecture, urban planning, and international consultancies.
What you'll do
- Participate in design studios and project-based learning focused on real-world planning challenges.
- Engage in interdisciplinary teamwork with international peers on urban and landscape design tasks.
- Complete a compulsory 20-week professional internship in Germany or abroad.
- Conduct independent research and analysis for a final Master's thesis.
- Attend field trips and international excursions to study diverse landscape contexts.
- Utilize digital tools, including GIS and AI, for spatial analysis and design representation.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, Spatial Planning, or related fields.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in a related field.
- Portfolio containing at least five design projects, including at least two professional works.
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher.
- Ability to work effectively in design studios and collaborative team environments.
- Must hold a university degree of at least three years in length in a relevant discipline.
- Must provide a portfolio of design work for evaluation.
- Must meet the university's specific Master's admission criteria.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-03-15
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal. Applicants are required to provide academic transcripts, a portfolio of design projects, and proof of English language proficiency.
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of design projects
- Motivation letter
- English language certificate
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