Landscape Architecture

The Master of Landscape Architecture offers an academic qualification leading towards professional registration as a landscape architect.

The MLA is accredited by the UK Landscape Institute and recognised worldwide by the International Federation of Landscape Architects, preparing you for the final stage of professional accreditation as a landscape architect. It is jointly run by Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester meaning you will benefit from the resources and expertise available in both institutions.

At Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) we believe that landscape architects can contribute to combatting the climate and ecological emergency, promote social equity, provide common resources in the form of public space, and make a difference to people’s lives.

The Master of Landscape Architecture offers space to experiment through research, live projects, and our studio atelier system which celebrates diversity. The MLA promotes multiple critical approaches to practice and a wide range of creative and analytical approaches.

Our students benefit from working with our specialist landscape staff and engaging in interdisciplinary projects, gaining access to a diverse pool of faculty and guest experts. Our graduates acquire collaborative experience and build networks from across the Manchester School of Architecture and landscape practices. They develop a portfolio that supports them to find employment both locally and globally.

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The Manchester School of Architecture is consistently ranked as one of the best schools of Architecture in the world.

The MLA is professionally accredited by the UK Landscape Institute and worldwide by the International Federation of Landscape Architects.

A 2-year full-time conversion route to the Master of Landscape Architecture is available if you hold a related degree. Part 1 runs from September to June and is 120 credits. Part 2 runs from September to September and is 180 credits.

A 1-year full-time Master of Landscape Architecture route is available if you hold a 2:2 or above undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture (or accredited equivalent). It runs from September to September and is 180 credits.

Teaching is delivered by an experienced group of core landscape staff, complemented by a wide range of practitioners and academics from within and beyond the MSA.

As a Master of Landscape Architecture student at the Manchester School of Architecture, you will study a degree that is delivered jointly by The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. Upon graduation, you will receive one degree certificate. The joint award certificate includes each institution’s crest and awarding body title.

Make use of extensive libraries and specialist workshops at both Manchester Metropolitan and The University of Manchester

Access a dedicated MSA Advanced Digital Design team who provide workshops and tutorials covering all the essential software plus a range of more specialist programmes.

Take part in MSA Live, the MSA’s annual programme of student-led live projects in MLA Part 1.

In MLA Part 2, become a member of one of our research-led ateliers and work collaboratively with architecture students from the MArch and BA Architecture.

Exhibit your work in our annual degree show celebrating the achievements of students from across the MSA and School of Art.

Meet and get to know landscape practitioners during your course as tutors, at reviews, and during our range of MSA Employability events.