UNSW Sydney
3 years (Stream B) or 1 year (Stream C)
Master the art and science of landscape architecture through hands-on studio learning and real-world design projects. This accredited postgraduate program prepares you to become a registered landscape architect, designing sustainable spaces that benefit communities and the environment.
Applicants must have achieved a credit average (Weighted Average Mark 65+) in their bachelor's degree, submit a portfolio of previous work with written explanations, and provide a personal statement. Stream B is for students with a closely related undergraduate degree (Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Landscape Design), while Stream C is for those with a completed Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. English language proficiency is required; Australian Year 12 qualifications satisfy this requirement, while international students may need to provide IELTS, TOEFL, or other approved English language test results.
The program features a core design studio sequence supported by skill and knowledge-based courses. Stream B (2 years) includes 9 core landscape architecture courses, 4 elective courses, and 3 landscape studio courses, with options for specializations in Urban Design or City Analytics. Stream C (1 year) includes 3 core landscape architecture courses, 2 elective courses across five focus areas (Urban History and Theory, Urban Design and Planning, Communications and Visualisation, Social Agency and Equity, and Performance: environmental and social), and 3 practice-based landscape studio courses culminating in a capstone research project. Key subject areas include design principles, graphic techniques, ecological processes, urban ecology, planting design, landscape heritage, landscape technology, and systems thinking.
UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture is ranked #33 globally for Architecture & Built Environment (QS World Rankings 2026) and is known for design innovation, research excellence and real-world impact. The Master of Landscape Architecture is Australia's longest-running accredited program of its kind, recognized by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). UNSW has been recognized for producing Australia's most employable graduates for seven consecutive years, with strong industry partnerships and a global alumni network providing students with career development opportunities.
Graduates become registered landscape architects and pursue diverse careers shaping how people experience cities, public spaces and natural environments. Potential career paths include registered landscape architect, urban designer, urban landscape designer, environmental manager, sustainability specialist, project manager, heritage consultant, strategic planner, academic, artist, and public domain manager. Demand for landscape architects in Australia is projected to grow by 16.8% over the next five years, with typical salaries ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 depending on experience.
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