Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) at Hochschule Anhalt

Overview

Part of Hochschule Anhalt’s academic portfolio, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) is a Master in Arts, Design & Architecture taught in English. The curriculum balances core fundamentals with specialised modules, giving graduates a competitive, globally relevant profile.

To be considered, applicants typically need English at B2 level. Admission to this program is aptitude test. Applications are submitted via Uni Assist.

The program spans 4 semesters and costs approximately €850 in tuition. Key application deadlines are 15 March for the winter intake.

The international two-year full-time accredited Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programme is a design-based professional programme designed for applicants with academic and professional achievements with the potential for professional leadership. The programme benefits from its unique relationship with the Master's programmes in architecture, nature conservation and other related fields at the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, as well as with the world-famous "Bauhaus" - a revolutionary movement in architecture, art, and design. Since its conception in 1998, the Master of Landscape Architecture programme has aimed to provide an intellectual base of knowledge in the field of landscape architecture and to enable students to create sustainable solutions to current landscape architectural challenges. The new curriculum conceived in 2014 develops this focus further to emphasise design and the European context. Current and innovative landscape and urban design of landscape architecture constitute highlights of the programme. Co-operations with other leading universities in landscape architecture and with landscape professionals enable the MLA programme to offer real-time projects on current issues in Germany, Europe and abroad to extend the base of knowledge of the professional field beyond academic theories. The MLA programme is designed to impart knowledge and skills which are essential for landscape professionals – as an educator, researcher and/or practitioner. The major emphasis on design and the underlying emphasis on the European context pervade the various modules in the programme. Competencies in the use of multi-media as well as soft skills equip the students to face developments and challenges in the field of landscape architecture. Evidence of qualification for the study course must be provided in accordance with the Higher Education Act of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. The admission requirement is the presentation of one of the national or international university degrees (Diploma, Magister, Baccalaureus, Master's or Bachelor's degree) in Landscape Architecture with a duration of at least three years of regular study. Applicants with a university degree according to aforementioned criteria in architecture, urban and regional planning as well as in a related course of study may be admitted. As a basis for admission, an aptitude test is held in which the final grade achieved in the previous course of study and the quality of the design work to be submitted will be considered. For this purpose, a design portfolio has to be submitted. This design portfolio must include five works designed by the candidate. If the candidate has previous work experience, two of these design works should be based on his or her occupational experience. The MLA offers online courses to get the necessary credits if applicants lack the required knowledge in Landscape Architecture.

Requirements can change, so always verify the latest details on the official program page before applying.