About the course

The graduate program in Landscape Architecture at UVA challenges students to imagine new landscape systems through rigorous research, design speculation, and the deployment of nascent technologies. We are committed to preparing our graduates to be critical thinkers and global citizens to form a more inclusive and resilient world while shaping the next generation of landscape practice. Our graduate program is comprised of students coming from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, both with and without prior studies in landscape architecture. Our students are encouraged to shape their own individual educational trajectories by integrating their design or non-design undergraduate backgrounds, intellectual interests, and skills into their graduate studies in landscape architecture. This fosters a rich and diverse thinking community united around a common interest to create yet-unimagined and powerful propositions for a resilient built environment. The Path 2.5 Master of Landscape Architecture is a 2.5-year graduate professional degree with a minimum of 78 credits. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Charlottesville
Fall (August), 2025	Charlottesville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Virginia

Unofficial transcripts will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and must be submitted as part of your application.

　　The School of Architecture recognizes that each applicant?s pursuit of their desired program, and UVA School of Architecture, stems from their own unique interests. Use the statement of intent to describe your interest in the field to which you are applying and how UVA School of Architecture can distinctively help you reach your goals.

　　Your statement of intent will be evaluated on the strength of evidence you provide to support your interest in the professional field and UVA School of Architecture. Each statement of intent must be limited to 500 words.

　　MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE applicants

　　Describe why you are interested in landscape architecture as a professional field and how UVA School of Architecture will help you meet your goals. Include a description of contemporary situations, urban conditions and/or environmental issues you hope to influence through your research, analysis, planning and design as a landscape architect.

　　NOTE: MINIMUM SCORES

　　TOEFL (computer-based exam): 250

　　TOEFL (internet-based exam): 90

　　IELTS: 7.0 overall band score

　　PBT - 600

　　Academic and professional perspectives from other people who know you well are an important component of understanding your strengths, interests, abilities, interpersonal skills, and your vision for your future. Three (3) recommendations are required, at least 2 of which should be from former professors if you have received your undergraduate degree (or graduate if applicable) within the last five years. References from current or former employers are also encouraged.

　　References will be evaluated on how well your recommenders know you and how their assessment of you indicates the potential for success at UVA School of Architecture. Give careful consideration to the people that you ask to advocate for you through your recommendations. Diverse viewpoints from 3 different people are preferable to similar perspectives from your recommenders.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　166th / 1250

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