Landscape and Urbanism MA: Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.

• The Landscape and Urbanism MA takes a new look at the potentials of the landscape in the context of contemporary urbanism.
• It has been specifically designed for architects, designers and strategic planners who want to be proactively involved in designing the cities of the future.
• Projects will address live briefs at a range of scales - from the strategic to detailed site-specific intervention.
• Optional modules enable you to tailor the course to your own interests.
• Your Master's Project gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills.
• Many members of staff are research active or professional practitioners, which keeps your learning cutting-edge (read more in the Who teaches this course? and Research areas sections).
• The taught modules hone your practical skills. Alongside your academic studies, you improve your skills in:
  • data collation, review and synopsis;
  • communication (oral, written and electronic);
  • time management;
  • computing; and
  • co-operation and teamwork.
• The course is available on a part-time study basis to help you fit your MA around other commitments