Master of Landscape Architecture
Design and research-driven programme for shaping sustainable public spaces globally.
Best for:Best for creative and analytical minds passionate about sustainable design, urban ecology, and interdisciplinary research in landscape architecture.
Overview
The Master of Landscape Architecture at Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) trains students to become globally competent practitioners and researchers in landscape architecture. The programme integrates design, technology, history, and theory, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, climate change, and urban development. Students engage in studio-based projects, culminating in an independent diploma project evaluated by external examiners. AHO’s unique environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, experimentation with diverse media, and exposure to international practitioners and researchers. The curriculum leverages Oslo’s metropolitan context as a living laboratory for addressing ecological challenges and urbanization.
What you'll do
- Develop design-driven landscape projects addressing global sustainability challenges.
- Conduct research on design methods, anticipatory practices, and ecologically driven solutions.
- Engage in studio-based instruction through sequential landscape projects, culminating in an independent diploma project.
- Collaborate with international practitioners, researchers, and educators in interdisciplinary settings.
- Experiment with diverse landscape media and techniques beyond traditional boundaries.
- Contribute to faculty-led research projects, linking diploma work to broader academic inquiries.
- Evaluate and refine projects through external examiner feedback and peer review.
Requirements
Degree offered: Master of Landscape Architecture
Language: English; proficiency required for instruction and assessment
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to engage in design-based research and creative problem-solving.
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork.
- Familiarity with design software and tools used in landscape architecture.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Open to international applicants; no specific nationality restrictions mentioned.
- No prior degree specified; admission based on portfolio and interview.
- No age or residency restrictions mentioned.
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through the official AHO portal. The process involves submitting a portfolio, a statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency. Additional requirements may include an interview or prior academic transcripts. Detailed instructions are available on the AHO website.
- Portfolio showcasing design and research work
- Statement of purpose or personal essay
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
- Academic transcripts (if applicable)
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