MA Professional Landscape Architecture with Conversion
Course overview
Start date
September 2019
Subject area
Architecture
Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Learning
On campus
Course summary
This is a design based career conversion/ development course to Masters level, for anyone who has a passion for Landscape Architecture, but a first degree in any other subject. It brings together the syllabus for ‘conversion’ to Landscape Architecture, with our Masters in Professional Landscape Architecture, in a single entry programme.
It is fully accredited by the Landscape Institute.
If you are unsure you want to complete a Masters degree, you may also consider applying for the Post Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture.
The course covers
• design modules, where you lead on design, using a range of softwares, drawing and modelling techniques taught in studio
• theory/ professional practice, where we visit, study, hear from & discuss professional Landscape Architects and other theorists work,
It culminates in the final thesis module. As you move towards the thesis, tutors will support you to explore, and ultimately decide on, your area of interest.
This is a two years programme and the fee varies each year.
Download our yearbook to view examples of our students' work.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact our Applicant Enquiries team on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email study@uel.ac.uk
Get in touchAccredited course
This course is fully accredited by the Landscape Institute, putting you in a strong
position when it comes to securing employment in the industry.Award-winning department
The programme is part of multi-award-winning Architecture and Design department, enjoys a collaborative studio ethos, and engages with live projects in one of Europe’s largest areas of urban redevelopment.
Unique
This straight through programme, from any undergraduate subject to a Masters in Landscape Architecture, is liked by funders & gives you greater flexibility if you want to study part time
What we're researching
Course Leader Dr Bridget Snaith CMLI a professional Landscape Architect and Design Council Built Environment Expert, with an award winning practice, Shape Landscape Architecture & established professional links in London. Her own research interest is in social theory, informing people centred inclusive design, but the Landscape programme at UEL is supported by academics with research interests in Sustainability, Ecology and Heritage as well as Architecture and Civil Engineering. Dr Snaith’s PhD Thesis investigating ethnic minority underrepresentation in UK parks was awarded a Landscape Institute Research Award in 2015. Previous research has focussed on reducing fear of crime in parks and river corridors, she authored one of London’s Green Grid Frameworks, and she has advised on Play Design nationally for the Commission for Architecture & the Built Environment.
Making a difference
UEL is one of the UK’s leading modern research universities. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), 17 per cent of our overall research submission was classified as ‘world-leading’ for its quality and impact – almost double our previous REF score. A further 45 per cent of our work was considered ‘internationally excellent’.
Joanne Stevens
MA Landscape Architecture
The MA Landscape Architecture course at UEL is imaginative and rewarding. The one-to-one teaching encourages students to explore possibilities of landscape, both in theory and in practice. The support services are excellent and the location, at the heart of the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, allows collaboration with lots of other disciplines. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Fees and funding
£10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
Postgraduate Loans (PGL)
The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) provide non means-tested loans of up to £10,906 to taught and research masters students. It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs.
Applications are made directly through Student Finance England
Eligibility
Whether you qualify depends on:
• if you’ve studied on a postgraduate course before
• your course
• your age
• your nationality or residency status
Full eligibility can be found here
Please take a look at the Postgraduate Loans for an overview of the new funding.
The scholarship is open to full-time and part-time UK and EU students of taught postgraduate courses.
To see our full eligibility criteria and how to apply click here
Terms and conditions apply.How we can help you
Did you know that with a postgraduate qualification you can expect to earn more than someone who only holds an undergraduate degree?If you want to build new skills, change career paths, or further your career prospects, a postgraduate degree can help you. Our range of scholarships and bursaries will make financing your education that much easier. Below are some of the funding available to support you in your studies:
- Alumni Discount - up to 15% fee waiver
- Early Payment Discount - 5% fee waiver
- Asylum Seeker scholarship - 100% fee waiver
- Civic Engagement - £1,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Sport Scholarships – Up to £6,000
- Team UEL - £1,000
Terms and conditions apply.
• By telephone
• In person at our Docklands or Stratford campus
• Bank transfer Full information on making payments can be found here
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate
your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and
university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
£4,840
(Year 1)
£7,260
(Year 2)
£10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
Postgraduate Loans (PGL)
The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) provide non means-tested loans of up to £10,906 to taught and research masters students. It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs.
Applications are made directly through Student Finance England
Eligibility
Whether you qualify depends on:
• if you’ve studied on a postgraduate course before
• your course
• your age
• your nationality or residency status
Full eligibility can be found here
Please take a look at the Postgraduate Loans for an overview of the new funding.
The scholarship is open to full-time and part-time UK and EU students of taught postgraduate courses.
To see our full eligibility criteria and how to apply click here
Terms and conditions apply.How we can help you
Did you know that with a postgraduate qualification you can expect to earn more than someone who only holds an undergraduate degree?If you want to build new skills, change career paths, or further your career prospects, a postgraduate degree can help you. Our range of scholarships and bursaries will make financing your education that much easier. Below are some of the funding available to support you in your studies:
- Alumni Discount - up to 15% fee waiver
- Early Payment Discount - 5% fee waiver
- Asylum Seeker scholarship - 100% fee waiver
- Civic Engagement - £1,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Sport Scholarships – Up to £6,000
- Team UEL - £1,000
Terms and conditions apply.
- Apply for a Postgraduate Loan
- Take advantage of UEL scholarships and bursaries
- Ask your employer to sponsor your study
- Study part-time so you can work at the same time
- Look at Research Council Awards
- Check out the Professional and Career Development Loans
• By telephone
• In person at our Docklands or Stratford campus
• Bank transfer Full information on making payments can be found here
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate
your finances while you're a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and
university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, text books, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start- a total of £11,385- in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa here. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money.
* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA pages (www.uel.ac.uk/isa) for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.
International students are required to pay a deposit prior to being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions here.
After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fees policy.
Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.
Email: international@uel.ac.uk
£8,560
(Year 1)
£12,840
(Year 2)
Entry requirements
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.
INTERNATIONAL
(Including European Union)
We accept a range of qualifications from across the world. Please see our country pages for information on specific entry requirements for your country.
If you don’t quite meet the academic requirements for this course, you can apply with an additional foundation year. Read more about the International Foundation Programme. SEE YOUR COUNTRYIf you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course. Find out more here.
As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to a course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application (particularly your personal statement) and may ask you to attend an interview or submit a piece of work to help us decide on your eligibility for the course. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team are able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.
What you'll study
We consistently review and develop our courses and modules to ensure they are up-to-date with sector and industry graduate skills demands. Course structure, modules and options are subject to change.
- Landscape Architecture: Tools, Principles, Theories & Practice (core)
- Landscape Architecture: Theories, Context and Practice (core)
- Thesis project (core)
How you'll be assessed
The taught modules are assessed through a portfolio of written / illustrated reports, and design portfolios, and by your contributions to seminar discussions and design exercises throughout the programme.
The Masters culminates in the final thesis module. The thesis is either wholly written, or by design, combining written and design elements.
Your submitted coursework is completed against detailed project briefs, with submission types including design proposals presented in a variety of media, practical 3D work, essay assignments, illustrated reports, seminar papers and presentations. All taught elements are supported through tutorials, field visits and lectures.
All coursework is double marked.
How you'll learn
At UEL you will be working in an inspiring, creative setting where your interests & passions count. You can gain from us the skills and understanding that will facilitate self-expression. The MA in Professional Landscape Architecture with Conversion runs alongside other Landscape programmes, and offers opportunities for collaborative project work within Landscape Architecture and with Architecture and Urban Design students. We engage with live sites and clients, with projects tailored at a pace in keeping with your developing skills.
What you'll learn
Through project work, following a pattern of investigation, experiment and innovation, you will develop a broad understanding of contemporary landscape issues as well as the critical and aesthetic skills you need to pursue a career in landscape architecture.
You will also learn traditional and new approaches to representation and advanced computing.
Our MA is unique in its focus on the temporal and urban aspects of landscape, rather than the horticultural. We believe in a collaborative studio culture and small classes.
At other universities you will often find larger class sizes with all students following the same brief. Our approach allows you more individuality. We will encourage you to develop your own ideas and pursue your own research interests.
The course culminates in the development of your own thesis, while working collaboratively with others in a way that echoes life in a professional landscape architecture practice.
You will benefit from studying in our multi-disciplinary School environment, alongside students in related fields of architecture, sustainability and urban design.
Your future career
The integration of landscape design with architectural and urban design practice is of ever- increasing importance. Landscape Architects are more and more in demand professionally, nationally and internationally. There is a high industry employment rate. Most accredited programmes' graduates find jobs on leaving education. 85% of landscape architects are working in full-time roles (Landscape Institute 2016). Our School has links with a range of landscape architectural practices, and will give you invaluable experience of working collaboratively with other disciplines, on live projects and with professionals in the field.
Students at the University of East London have a strong track record in gaining employment – and a reputation for being talented designers who show skill and sensitivity. Our Masters in Professional landscape Architecture (with Conversion) will set you on the path to a rewarding and exciting career in Landscape Architecture.
All of our postgraduate landscape courses have full accreditation from the Landscape Institute and provide a pathway to future membership for students who meet the Institute’s requirements
