UofC

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) - course-based

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for Admission, the program requires:

a) A clear, well-written statement of interest which describes the applicant's interest in landscape architecture and how the applicant's specific educational background and professional or personal experience relates to landscape architecture as a field of study (maximum two pages).

b) Candidates for the Master of Landscape Architecture must provide evidence of original and/or creative work in any field or medium. This could include design work, professional work, research, creative ability, or ideas related to their statement of intent or interests in Landscape Architecture. The requirements for digital portfolio submissions are found on the Faculty of Environmental Design website at: evds.ucalgary.ca/admissions/landscape-architecture.

c) A current copy of curriculum vitae (CV).

d) Three reference letters, of which at least two should be academic.

Note: Applicants with previous related design degrees (e.g. a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture) may have some or all of the foundation year courses waived. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, this review will require supporting documentation such as course outlines. An assessment of these prerequisite requirements will be made by an admissions committee and applicants will be informed in offers of admission which, if any, courses at the Foundation level will be required.

e) For applicants who are required to prove proficiency in English, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based); or 105 (Internet-based test); or an IELTS score of 7.5. This requirement can also be met by completing Tier III of the International Foundations Program with a minimum grade of "A" on Academic Writing & Grammar III, "A" on Reading Comprehension & Proficiency III, and "A" on Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency III.

Deadline for submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students website: ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/landscape-architecture-master-landscape-architecture-course-based.

A student may apply for advanced credit for previous courses that have not been used to satisfy the requirements of any other degree or diploma program. The applicant must make advanced credit requests as part of the admission process. Advanced credit will not be given for courses taken more than five years prior to admission application. Credit will not be given for courses taken to bring the grade point average to a required level for graduate studies admission. Advanced credit may not exceed 12 units (2.0 full-course equivalents) or one third of the program whichever is less.

Course Exemptions: Students registered in a graduate degree program may receive an exemption from a specific course if they can demonstrate successful completion of an equivalent course. In order to be eligible for an exemption, the student must provide original transcripts, course outlines and samples of course assignments which will be assessed for academic equivalency. Courses for which exemptions are being sought must be from a recognized institution, and they must be graded courses with a minimum grade of "B-". Students granted an exemption from a course may be required to take another, equally-weighted, course to satisfy credit-hour requirements for their program.

Program Transfers: A student at the University of Calgary may request a transfer to another program of equivalent level. Any course taken in the initial program may be transferred to the new program, depending on its applicability to the receiving program.

The Master of Landscape Architecture program is structured around a core studio sequence. Required courses and electives make up the remainder of the program. Successful completion of the MLA must include the following academic requirements:

a) Core required courses:

Foundation Year
Environmental Design Planning 602 (3 units)
Environmental Design Planning 611 (3 units)
Environmental Design 616 (3 units)
Environmental Design Planning 625 (3 units)
Environmental Design Planning 626 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 629 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 645 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 667 (6 units)

First (LA1) Year
Environmental Design 620 (6 units)
Environmental Design 671 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 603 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 605 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 639 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 641 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 668 (6 units)

Second (LA2) Year
Environmental Design Landscape 767 (6 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 643 (3 units)
Environmental Design Landscape 777 (6 units)

b) Nine units (1.5 full-course equivalents) of elective credit at the graduate level that is relevant to the student's area of study.

A laptop computer is required for all EVDS course-based degree programs. Further information pertaining to specifications will be sent out to newly-admitted students in the summer term prior to the commencement of their studies.

Attendance at orientation for first year students is expected.

Only undergraduate courses numbered 500-599 may be considered for graduate-level credit and are subject to approval by the Program Director.

Students are expected to enroll on a full-time basis and complete the degree requirements within two registration years (excluding the Foundation year). Maximum completion time is six registration years.

Upon admission, each MLA student will be assigned an academic advisor regarding Program of Study development.

Financial assistance may be available to highly qualified students but cannot be guaranteed. For information on admission and academic awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this calendar, the EVDS website and the Awards Database on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.