Overview

The Landscape Architecture programme at the University of Toronto offers a professional Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) designed for individuals entering the discipline. This curriculum utilises intensive studio-based learning to address the complex design challenges facing contemporary urban landscapes and regional environments.

Why Landscape Architecture at the University of Toronto?

Students engage with a diverse range of subjects, including history, technology, and environmental studies. These lecture and seminar-based courses provide the necessary theoretical foundation to support practical design work. The programme emphasises the synthetic role of landscape architecture in planning across various scales, from intimate gardens to expansive regional territories.

The academic structure begins with a four-session core curriculum designed to establish fundamental skills and knowledge.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 56160 per year
National fee: CAD 11400 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured around a core sequence followed by independent research. Modules may include:

Landscape Architecture Studio
History of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture Theory
Landscape Technology
Environmental Studies
Thesis Studio
Urban Landscape Design
Design Planning

Careers with Landscape Architecture

Graduates are prepared for professional practice in the field of landscape architecture, equipped to handle design and planning roles at multiple scales. The programme develops skills suitable for careers in urban design, environmental consultancy, and regional planning. By integrating engineering and social sciences, the course ensures students can work within multidisciplinary teams in both public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Design Studio
Design Studio Thesis
Visual Communication
History, Theory, Criticism
Technology
Environment
Professional Practice and Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design's additional admission requirements stated below.
A bachelor's degree (such as BA, BSc, BASc, BES, BFA, BCom) with a minimum average of mid-B.
Some preparation or experience in architectural design or the creative arts is encouraged, but not required, such as hand or digital drawing, film or animation, graphic design, or sculpture. This program is suitable for those without formal training in design or the arts; graduates of any discipline are encouraged to apply.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must demonstrate proficiency in English.

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Tuition Fees

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56160 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

11400 CAD / year

≈ 11400 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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