About the course

The Master of Landscape Architecture with an emphasis in environmental planning is a two-year program for students with a strong background in the environmental sciences or management, or undergraduate degrees in landscape architecture, urban studies, planning, or design. The degree program curriculum requires 55 units.

　　Environmental planning is the application of natural and social science to promote environmentally sound development and management of natural resources. It is a broad field, bridging the disciplines of geology, soils, hydrology, plant and wildlife ecology, law, and public policy. Many environmental planners are also specialists in these fields, what distinguishes them as planners is that they bring analytical, managerial, and policy-making skills to bear on decisions about the appropriate use of land and natural resources.

　　Underlying the process is the philosophy that better land-use decisions will result if the decision makers are better informed about the environmental effects of alternative actions. Thus, the environmental planner pulls information together from various disciplines and presents it in a form comprehensible to decision makers. This involves working ly with specialists in interactions that draw upon the planner’s background in these specializations. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$54,732

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Berkeley

This is your academic statement. It should include a description of why you want to study your proposed subject field, why you want to study at UC Berkeley, and how our program can help you achieve your professional goals. Architecture Ph.D. and Master of Science applicants should structure their Statement of Purpose, The Personal History Statement should convey how a combination of life experiences, idealism, role models, education and work experiences have influenced your decision to apply. You may also include any educational, familial, cultural, economic or social experiences, challenges or opportunities relevant to your academic journey. A minimum of three letters of recommendation must be submitted via the UC Berkeley Graduate Division online application by the application deadline. Submit an electronic or scanned copy of your official transcript(s) in PDF format from every post-secondary school that you have attended, including community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs. Submit an electronic copy of your resume or curriculum vitae that includes any publications, awards, or community/volunteer experiences you may have. A digital portfolio is required for applicants, A recent publication, report or writing sample must be submitted by applicants , GRE Not Required, Minimum required Toefl scores are 570 for the paper-based test, 90 for the internet-based test (iBT), and a 7 on the IELTS. The University requires a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0, B, or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　The next application deadline is 03 December 2024

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Berkeley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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