Overview

As an academic discipline, landscape architecture embodies creative, cultural, philosophical, and scientific knowledge bases. As a professional endeavor, the practice of landscape architecture includes site design, urban design, master planning, community planning, regional planning, resource conservation, and environmental and social stewardship.

The Master of Science in Landscape Architecture at Pennsylvania State University is a 2-year program that provides enhanced professional/scientific expertise to individuals who hold a professionally-accredited degree in Landscape Architecture or in Architecture.

Features

This program is a great opportunity for those who seek to gain research skills, whether for professional practice or as preparation for success in academic positions.

This research-focused degree lets you work with outstanding faculty across Penn State on a targeted research agenda that may range from Landscape Performance Assessment to Built Environment and Active Living to Integrative Conservation—you and your adviser craft a tailored curricular path to suit your goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Writing in Landscape Architecture
Intellectual History and Theory of Landscape Architecture
Graduate Seminar in Landscape Architecture
Colloquium
Thesis Research
Design and Theory
Master of Landscape Architecture Project Studio
Grad Implementation II: Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a closely related discipline.
Evidence of creativity (portfolio or other), evidence of analytical ability (research paper or other), and an essay explaining why the individual seeks to study landscape architecture at Penn State
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
3 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44996 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44996 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25456 USD / year

≈ 25456 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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