Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning - Master [2 Years]
$16,150 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Landscape Architecture [M.L.A]

  • The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning offers a professional graduate degree, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA).
  • The Master of Landscape Architecture degree is a professional degree accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board, part of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and qualifies graduates for licensure in California and elsewhere. 
  • The program offers advanced education in landscape architecture and environmental planning from the scale of the site to the region to the ecosystem.
  • The MLA requires a set of core courses for all students emphasizing cross-scaler analysis, representation, design, and planning.
  • This core pedagogy forms the foundation for extended coursework in specialized aspects of landscape design and environmental planning.
  • The degree program requires 55 units and provides the flexibility for specialization in advanced design and research.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $5721 $5721
Health Insurance $3044 $3044
Compulsory Fees $564 $564
International differential fee $6122 $6122
Miscellaneous expenses $699 $699
Total Fees $16150 $16150

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 54 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Applicants have completed a minimum of one basic course each in the life, earth, and social sciences. In addition, graphics and freehand drawing are strongly recommended for applicants with non-design backgrounds.
  • Students hold a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
  • Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen area of study.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.