The Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Western Australia is designed for aspiring professionals ready to tackle complex environmental challenges through innovative design. You will explore critical issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and urban ecology, developing the systems thinking and creative practice needed to shape resilient and beautiful landscapes. This postgraduate degree equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills to respond to global, regional, and local environmental and social design considerations, preparing you for a impactful career in landscape architecture. This program is ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise in designing, managing, and improving our natural and built environments.
This Master of Landscape Architecture is studied full-time on campus over three years. You will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes core units in research strategies, Australian landscapes, landscape and urban ecology, and design studios focused on complexity and making. Depending on your chosen pathway, you will have opportunities to undertake a significant independent dissertation or focus on specialized areas like Environmental Planning or Urban Design, potentially including a Work Integrated Learning internship. You will graduate with the advanced analytical, design, and communication skills necessary to formulate creative solutions and produce high-level landscape architecture outcomes, ready for professional practice.